Africa: Africa's Nile nations chart fairer use of waters

Poor nations that are home to some of Africa's most arid corners will push for a fairer share of Nile waters this week, exploring joint ventures in energy and irrigation to spread the river's bounty more equitably. Organizers of the meeting of water ministers from 10 Nile Basin countries have played down reports that they will negotiate a replacement to a controversial colonial-era treaty that gives Egypt control of the river.