Amr Adib Opens Fire on Ethiopia's Policy: "The Language of Power is the Solution"

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The media figure Amr Adib sparked widespread interaction after a new post in which he addressed developments in the Ethiopian file, asserting that the issue of Nile waters represents, in his view, a highly sensitive matter for Egypt, and that dealing with it cannot be limited to diplomatic paths and international rules.

Amr Adib said in a post on his account on the 'X' platform today, Saturday: "To all those who call for prioritizing the voice of reason or relying on international rules and ethics regarding the Ethiopian issue, I say the following: Ethiopia has not treated us with reason or with international rules and ethics."

He added: "All the powers playing in Ethiopia, which are many and well-known, do not care about truth, goodness, or beauty," considering that the presence of Egyptian waters in Ethiopia makes the issue, according to his vision, linked to Egypt's vital interests.

The media figure continued: "In Ethiopia, there are Egypt's waters, and this is an unethical matter; rather, the language of power is the only solution," noting that he has seen this position for many years, adding: "Let us see where we have reached with wisdom, diplomacy, and international ethics."

Adib pointed out that Egypt, in his words, "now, and I repeat now, is adopting a different tone," justifying this by the importance of the water file, saying: "Because with water, oh soul, there is no soul after you."

In conclusion of his post, he said: "And away from the nonsense of striking the dam, there are other means of power known to specialists," before ending his message with the phrase: "Greetings to all the wise, and may you accept the opinion of a madman alone among you."

Adib's post comes after he spoke on his program 'Al-Hekaya' about the ongoing developments in Ethiopia, where he said that what is happening there is of great importance to Egypt due to its connection to the water file, calling for monitoring the repercussions of the internal Ethiopian developments and their potential impacts on Egyptian interests.

Adib had stated during his discussion of the Ethiopian file that the state's interest should be a priority in dealing with international files, and he indicated that developments in Ethiopia could have different outcomes for Egypt, which, according to his proposal, necessitates monitoring the scene and its repercussions on the water file.

The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam crisis dates back to 2011, when Ethiopia began constructing the dam on the Blue Nile, one of the main tributaries of the Nile River. Since then, Egypt, Sudan, and Ethiopia have engaged in successive rounds of negotiations aimed at reaching an agreement to regulate the rules for filling and operating the dam, but disagreements have persisted, especially regarding the operational mechanisms during drought periods and how to deal with any potential damage to the downstream countries.

In 2015, the three countries signed a 'Declaration of Principles' regarding the dam, which stipulated cooperation and avoiding causing significant harm, in addition to negotiating the rules for filling and operation. Despite years of negotiations, no final and binding agreement on the operation of the dam has been reached.

Ethiopia announced the start of the first filling of the dam's reservoir in 2020, followed by subsequent filling operations in the following years, before announcing the official opening of the dam in September 2025.

Egypt continues to insist on the necessity of having a binding agreement regarding the rules of operation and filling, especially during drought periods, while Ethiopia asserts its right to benefit from its water resources for electricity generation and development.

Egypt considers the Nile water file a matter related to its water security, while Ethiopia views the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam as a major developmental project for energy generation. Hence, the dispute between the two countries has persisted despite years of negotiations and regional and international mediation.