Latest in Tag: ethiopia Highlight
Latest in Tag: ethiopia
Egypt reacts to Ethiopia dam announcement
Egyptian government is proceeding with caution in addressing construction of Ethiopia’s Grand Renaissance Dam
Ethiopian Dam announcement unexpected
Sudan’s ambassador to Cairo says Arab League intervention a possibility
Update: Ethiopia begins diverting Blue Nile
Water minister says diversion is an ‘engineering procedure’ and reiterates that Egypt has not given its approval for the construction of the dam
Ethiopia begins diverting Blue Nile
Water minister says diversion is an ‘engineering procedure’ and reiterates that Egypt has not given its approval for the construction of the dam
Morsi meets with Nile Basin counterparts
President Mohamed Morsi meets with the heads of state of Sudan, South Sudan, and Kenya in Addis Ababa
Morsi discusses Renaissance Dam in Ethiopia
The president meets with Ethiopia’s prime minister, praises NEPAD, and calls for African integration
Morsi flies to Ethiopia
President to take part in African summit after meeting Qatari Prime Minister
Presidential spokesperson denies decline in freedoms
Ehab Fahmy comments on detentions, Tamarod campaign and Egypt’s foreign relations
Irrigation minister: Egypt not opposed to Renaissance Dam
Many Egyptians consider the construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam controversial, believing it will alter water distribution
Court acquits man accused of attempting to assassinate Mubarak
Hamza is acquitted of assassination attempt on Mubarak’s life in Addis Ababa in June 1995
Irrigation minister: future negotiations with Ethiopia hinge on IPoE report
The Minister of Irrigation and Water Resources Mohamed Baha’a El-Din says Egypt will look to minimise cons and maximise benefits of Ethiopia’s Renaissance Dam
Fisheries Authority concerned by Ethiopian dam
Fisheries Authority head: ‘Egypt is facing a real disaster’
President of Egypt’s technology chamber: EGP 80m owed to tech companies
Ten cases have been successfully solved, with four companies still with unresolved issues
Foreign minister discusses Sudan land bridge with Ethiopian FM
Foreign Minister Mohamed Kamel Amr says the land bridge between Egypt, Sudan and Ethiopia will open in two months
Water ministry rejects new Nile agreement
Treaties ensure Egypt receives 55.5 of the 84bn cubic metres of water that flows through the Nile annually
Ethiopia charges 29 Muslims under anti-terror law
Among the accused was Habiba Mohammed, the wife of the former minister of civil service, charged with smuggling funds to support religious extremism
Egypt denies plans to strike Ethiopian dam
Allegations described as completely false
Presidents of Sudan and South Sudan to meet
Ethiopian summit comes amidst fighting along disputed border
Ethiopia’s new leader takes office
Hailemariam Dessalegn assumes role as Ethiopian leader
New holding company for mining industries approved
Minister of Industry and Foreign Trade Hatem Saleh approved the establishment of a mining holding company at the opening ceremony of the National Vision for Mining Wealth Conference held Tuesday. According to government officials, the move toward establishing a holding company for mining is proposed to boost investment in Egypt’s mining sector and expand mining …
Ethiopia’s next ruler to be sworn in Friday
Opportunity or status quo?
PM Qandil visits Ethiopia for Zenawi Funeral
Egyptian government offers condolences for deceased Ethiopian PM
Unprecedented numbers of African refugees flee to Yemen
UNHCR expresses concern over abuse by smugglers
Ethiopia’s long-standing leader dies aged 57
Controversial Ethiopian PM Meles Zenawi dies, leaving Ethiopia in power vacuum
Al-Bashir declines invitation to meet with Kiir
Al Bashir turns down an invitation to meet the South Sudanese president
Sudan deadline approaches, UN remains hopeful
Despite Sudan’s rejection of the South Sudan proposal, the UN and AU remain committed to resolving the crisis
President Morsy heads to Ethiopia
Morsy’s trip to Ethiopia is seen as a first step towards regaining Egypt’s influence in Africa
Morsy to make historic visit to Ethiopia after Saudi Arabia
The president will visit Addis Ababa next ending a 20 year period of avoidance by Hosni Mubarak
Ethiopia plans power exports to neighbors
ADDIS ABABA: Ethiopia plans to sell power to Sudan, Yemen, Kenya and even Egypt, with whom it is at odds over the Nile’s waters, as it ramps up power production to become a major exporter in the continent, its utility said. It aims to produce 20,000 megawatts (MW) of power within the next 10 years, …