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EU supports Egypt-Ethiopia talks to resolve GERD dispute
EU to announce new finance package to support Egypt’s COVID-19 fight soon

Ethiopia’s Tigray offensive continues as Prime Minister refuses regional mediation
TPLF forces fired rockets at airport in Eritrea’s capital Asmara

Ethiopia will not descend into chaos: PM Abiy Ahmed
President of Tigray region expresses readiness to negotiate with federal authorities, stop fighting

Ethiopia faces internal strife as Tigray offensive continues
Country’s federal authorities declare six-month state of emergency to fight TPLF forces

Ethiopia’s Abiy Ahmed orders military intervention in Tigray region
Move came after ‘months of provocation and incitement,’ says Ethiopian Prime Minister

Tripartite legal-technical committee finalises GERD negotiation mechanism
During Wednesday meeting, Egypt, Ethiopia, Sudan will exchange views on disputed points over GERD

African Union calls for resumption of GERD talks on Tuesday
Meeting comes after several weeks of suspended talks between three countries

Ethiopia, responding to Trump, says it rejects aggression over GERD
US President waded into GERD dispute between the three African nations saying that “Egypt is not going to be able to live that way, may blow-up dam.”

Ethiopia hopes to generate power from GERD within 12 months
Ethiopian authorities ban all flights over GERD ‘for security reasons’

Al-Sisi calls for end to Ethiopia dam dispute, showcases Egypt’s efforts
Talks should not be extended indefinitely in an attempt to impose fait accompli, says Egyptian President

Ethiopia hires US lobby firm amid Nile dam dispute, domestic tensions
Last week, US State Department announced it would cut $100m in foreign assistance to Ethiopia, in response to unilateral filling of GERD

GERD parties hope for consensus at renewed talks on 28 August
Talks on Ethiopian dam’s filling, operation aim to reach binding agreement between countries involved

Egypt PM arrives in Sudan for discussions on Ethiopian dam, issues of mutual concern
The Egyptian delegation includes Ministers of Electricity, Health, Irrigation, Trade and Industry

Egypt ready to resume GERD talks based on 21 July, 3 August meetings’ results
GERD talks have been postponed for 7 days upon Sudan’s request

Sudan boycotts Ethiopia’s planned GERD meeting on Monday
Cairo and Khartoum last week suspended talks on Ethiopian dam as Addis Ababa bluffs

3 Ethiopian migrants killed in Yemen crossfire
African migrants have frequently fled their countries to Yemen, from which they infiltrate through the borders to enter the Arab Gulf states to seek jobs.

Cairo should end GERD talks as Ethiopia unlikely to sign binding deal: Egyptian ex-official
Egypt sends letter to AU Chair South Africa, rejecting Ethiopia’s unilateral actions

Nile dam dispute: Egypt and Sudan suspend GERD talks as Ethiopia bluffs
Egypt and Sudan requested to adjourn the meeting to consider Ethiopian version of guidelines and rules on GERD filling submitted by Addis Ababa on 24 July

Ethiopia’s disputed dam back to negotiating table
Current talks reveal AU sympathy with Ethiopia’s claimed rights to construct projects over Blue Nile without agreement

GERD parties aim for binding agreement as legal, technical talks resume
Egypt stresses this round of talks will not address future projects over Blue Nile

GERD parties to resume AU-guided talks next week with agreement targeted
Egypt, Sudan have firmly rejected Ethiopia’s unilateral actions regarding filling, operation of GERD

Ethiopia cannot complete GERD filling without consensus: Egypt official
Whilst Aswan High Dam water levels are safe, data indicates increase in rainfall upstream along River Nile

Sudan hopes to see “decisive” round of Nile dam talks: ministry
AU has urged for the necessity of reaching a fair and binding agreement on filling and operation of GERD within a comprehensive deal

Egypt rejects unilateral actions on GERD affecting its Nile water rights: Al-Sisi
Egyptian President discusses GERD developments with his South African counterpart Ramaphosa

Ethiopia’s refusal of binding GERD deal disregards AU recommendation: Egypt officials
It is too early for parliament to discuss Ethiopian Dam, we should wait until negotiations finish, says Member of Parliament

Filling GERD with rain water is negative political behaviour: Egyptian Negotiator
Egypt may not face water shortage due to Nile dam’s filling, if Ethiopia releases water during drought, says Al-Zawahry

GERD parties agree to work on legally binding agreement
Al-Sisi stresses Egypt’s sincere will to reach fair, balanced agreement over Ethiopia’s Nile Dam

Al-Sisi, Ramaphosa discuss Nile dam dispute
Al-Sisi stresses necessity of comprehensive deal on GERD, Ramaphosa praises Egypt’s negotiation approach

Ethiopia says news about filling Nile dam incorrect: Sudan’s foreign ministry
Al-Amin reiterated Sudan’s commitment to Nile dam talks under the supervision of AU, renewing Sudan’s rejection to any unilateral measures

Ethiopia provides conflicting statements on GERD filling
Egypt requests an urgent official clarification from Ethiopia regarding the validity of filling the filling the Nile dam reservoir