Egypt calls Ethiopian Megech dam "very small" but rejects unilateral Nile steps

Egypt has described Ethiopia's newly opened Megech dam as very small, while reiterating its rejection of unilateral Ethiopian moves on Nile tributaries.

• Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed opened the Megech dam on Friday, October 23.
• Water Minister Hani Sweilem said the dam is very small but marks a unilateral action by Ethiopia.
• Sweilem said Ethiopia built the dam over years on a small branch flowing into Lake Tana.
• President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said Egypt will never accept imposed realities over its water security.