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Ethiopia, Kenya
Ruto's modest commitment to play mediator on GERD dam issue

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Kenyan President William Ruto at the 2nd African Climate Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on 8 September, 2025, the day before the inauguration of the GERD.
Kenyan President William Ruto at the 2nd African Climate Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on 8 September, 2025, the day before the inauguration of the GERD. © Michael Tewelde/Xinhua/MaxPPP

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A few months after his official visit to Cairo, the Kenyan president showed unwavering support for the Ethiopian dam during its inauguration on 9 September. He also pledged to resume negotiations with Egypt, which are currently at a standstill.

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