Photos: With Nile River only miles away, Ethiopia’s farmers struggle for water
Farmers from Marawi, Ethiopia cross the Blue Nile to get to work.
A dam planned by Ethiopia would end Egypt's historical dominance over the Nile, threatening the country's ability to feed its people.
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