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You think of water when the well is empty.
Although we strive to be prepared, sometimes we can be caught unawares. That is why it’s worth thinking about water before the well goes dry. Correspondents from across the Nile Basin share their experiences and observations about the Nile and try to find answers to the most relevant water security questions.
Taking matters into their own hands
A village in Sudan turns on the water tap
Villagers living in Alshigeag Aljaalien were tired of their limited water supply. They took matters into their own hands and together brought tapped water into their homes.
26.04.2018
Meet our contributors
Elzahraa Jadallah
Water security in the Niles Basin
24 questions and answers
The Niles correspondents put together some questions and answers about the Nile Basin and water in general.
19.03.2018
A lifeline for people and wildlife
Could the Mara River disappear?
Human activity along the Mara River Basin is causing serious environmental degradation. Local initiatives are hoping to change the way people use the river.
13.03.2018
Ensuring the water’s safety
What can local people do to protect the Nile?
The people who live and work at the Bujagali Falls on the River Nile are coming together to help preserve and protect their local environment and their livelihoods.
12.03.2018
The impact of human activity
Is Lake Cyohoha’s biodiversity declining?
Cyohoha, a small lake that straddles the border between Burundi and Rwanda, supports a vast biodiversity. But increased human activity burdens the ecosystem.
9.03.2018
A long-desired dream
Can the Nile River secure Port Sudan’s water supply?
After decades of promises, Port Sudan on the Red Sea may finally attain water security by connecting to the River Nile.
8.03.2018