Latest in Tag: ethiopia Highlight
Latest in Tag: ethiopia
Egypt discusses Nile with US, EU diplomats
Representatives were received by Egypt’s foreign minister; discussion included Somalia, South Sudan and water security
Ethiopia unresponsive in dam negotiations: Foreign minister
PM Mehleb stresses Ethiopian Dam situation will not result in conflict
Paying for giant Nile Dam itself, Ethiopia thwarts Egypt but takes risks
Reuters Insight by Aaron Maasho Ethiopia’s bold decision to pay for a huge dam itself has overturned generations of Egyptian control over the Nile’s waters, and may help transform one of the world’s poorest countries into a regional hydropower hub. By spurning an offer from Cairo for help financing the project, Addis Ababa has ensured it controls the construction of the Renaissance …
Saudi Arabia imposes fines, jail terms for visa lapses
Punishment ranging from fines and jail terms to confiscation of assets and deportation may be imposed, escalating a year-long crackdown on visa irregularities that have been overlooked for decades.
Ethiopian panel slams environmentalist NGO’s report on dam project
Ethiopian GERD Panel of Experts calls International Rivers Network “paternalistic”, “fanatical” and “proxy for Egypt”
Fahmy, Ban Ki-moon discuss Egypt peacekeeping role
Egypt has weighed in on several peacekeeping efforts as well as being one of the parties involved in the debate on the Ethiopian Dam.
No new policy on Ethiopian dam: Foreign ministry
Egypt says no room for concessions on GERD that would harm water security
Nile discolouration not a public health threat: Ministry of Water Resources
ECESR report contradicts announcements of Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation
Ethiopia’s GERD to begin producing electricity next year
Two of the dam’s turbines will begin generating power within 18 months, says Ethiopia’s foreign ministry
Foreign ministry announces official stance on GERD
Egypt seeking agreement to ensure Ethiopia’s developmental needs, interests of Sudan, and Egypt’s water security, says ministry
Ethiopian Ambassador doubts need for mediator between Egypt and Ethiopia
The two countries did not reach a solution after talks in the Ethiopian capital last month
S.Sudan civilians reduced to scavengers on swamp islands
Home to over 50,000 people, it was always considered a safe haven, even during decades of civil war with Sudan that ended in 2005 and led to the birth of South Sudan in 2011.
Fahmy meets Tanzanian president ahead of Congo visit
Interim foreign minister on tour to Nile Basin Countries of Tanzania and Congo
We are committed to 1959 Nile water sharing agreement: Egyptian and Sudanese officials
The two downstream countries recently held talks on Nile water in the Sudanese capital
Ethiopian Airlines hijacker was co-pilot: police
The man, born in 1983 and an Ethiopian citizen, had contacted Geneva Airport and said “he needed to land to fill the tank. After that he announced the hijacking,” Grandjean said.
Solution has not been reached in dam talks: Egyptian, Ethiopian water ministries
Egypt says all its proposals were rejected by Ethiopia; the latter says disagreement was over including an international element to a proposed committee
Ethiopia dam talks to resume Monday
Water and foreign ministry official to discuss “sticking points” in GERD talks
Renaissance Dam poses threat to Egyptian monuments: Antiquities minister
Sudanese Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Karty said Tuesday that the GERD would not affect the relationship between his country and Egypt, as Sudan is acting as mediator between Egypt and Ethiopia.
Ethiopia should build ‘smaller dam’: Minister of Irrigation
Abdul Mutalleb says dam’s current efficiency is less than 30%
Pressure mounts on South Sudan to end brutal conflict
Thousands have been killed and half a million civilians forced to flee the fighting between troops loyal to President Salva Kiir and rebels allied to his sacked deputy Riek Machar.
South Sudan battles rage as conflict enters second month
Some of the 20,000 civilians sheltering in the peacekeeper’s compound had been wounded from stray bullets from heavy machine guns during the intense battle.
No deal in Nile River trilateral negotiations
Ethiopia’s Water and Energy Minister stresses importance of respecting Egypt’s water needs
Third round of Renaissance Dam talks commence
Water ministers express optimism for consensus
South Sudan government, rebels set for ceasefire talks
Fighting erupted in South Sudan 15 December, when President Salva Kiir accused his former deputy Riek Machar of attempting a coup.
New Ethiopian dam won’t affect Egypt’s water supply: minister
Minister Mohamed Abdel Moteleb says a new dam in Gondar will not affect water flow to Lake Nasser
Timeframe set to complete study on effects of Ethiopian dam
The study will be binding for Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan, says Egypt’s irrigation minister
Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan to form expert committee on Ethiopian Dam
Committee to oversee implementation recommendations of International Committee of Experts
‘Sticking points’ remain following Ethiopian Dam meeting
Minister “praised the atmosphere” of the talks on the Ethiopian dam
Tripartite talks continue in Sudan
Minister of Irrigation and Water Resources Mohamed Abdel Moteleb continues meeting with counterparts in Khartoum
Tripartite meeting of experts over Ethiopia dam
The talks between experts from Egypt, Sudan and Ethiopia come one day before a scheduled ministerial meeting