The Nile, Egypt's lifeline in the desert, comes under threat
Sunday, November 11, 2012 - 00:00
in Earth & Climate
Poor African capitals are increasingly challenging Cairo for the river's water, without which Egypt's economy would wither and die.CAIRO — Overwhelmed by cascading economic and political problems since the overthrow of Hosni Mubarak, this nation teeters from within even as it biggest threat may lie hundreds of miles away in the African highlands. Buried in the headlines is the future of the Nile River — and thus the fate of Egypt itself.