Latest in Tag: Ethiopian Dam Highlight
Latest in Tag: Ethiopian Dam

Ethiopian dam is biggest threat to Egypt’s water security: Irrigation Minister
Egypt supports project to connect Lake Victoria to Mediterranean Sea

Sudan denies link to attack targeting Ethiopian dam by militants
Sudan denied, on Saturday, claims that it was involved in an armed group’s attempt to attack the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD). Al-Tahir Abu Haga, Chief Advisor of the Sudanese Sovereign Council, said, “The Ethiopian army’s accusation of Sudan of supporting the militants of the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) was unfounded.” He pointed out …

South Sudan’s Foreign Minister arrives in Cairo to discuss Ethiopian dam crisis
Wani to meet several senior officials and dignitaries, as part of joint higher committee meetings between 2 countries

US emphasises AU’s role in mediating Ethiopian damdispute
Secretary of State Antony Blinken expresses US concern on humanitarian situation in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region

Ethiopia ready to resume dam talks with no legally binding agreements: Ethiopian official
Dam would never significantly harm downstream countries, says Ethiopia’s Prime Minister

We appreciate Russia’s position on Ethiopian dam: Sudanese FM
Sudan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Maryam Al-Sadiq Al-Mahdi has said that her country appreciates Russia’s stance, as a permanent representative on the United Nations (UN) Security Council, regarding the Ethiopian dam. Russia has said that the council should not allow unilateral measures that harm any country regarding the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD). Al-Mahdi’s remarks …

Europe understands aspects of Ethiopian dam issue: Shoukry
Egypt plays pivotal regional role, says Luxembourg’s Jean Asselborn

Researchers warn of Ethiopian dam’s impacts on Egypt’s agriculture, economy
Egypt is implementing four-directive strategy to take on increasing water crisis

Egypt strengthens its African relations as Ethiopian dam negotiations remain stalled
Experts, analysts say US Secretary of State’s visit comes as part of US endeavour to solve Nile Dam crisis

Egypt reiterates rejection of unilateral actions on Ethiopian dam issue: FM
Country had expressed desire to help Ethiopia to achieve development, says FM

No need for worry on 2nd phase of Ethiopian dam filling: Egypt’s FM
Egypt can deal with second filling through tight procedures in managing water resources, says Sameh Shoukry

Egypt, Sudan see 10 years of Ethiopian dam negotiations fail to bear fruit
Ongoing Egypt-Ethiopia dispute revolves around Blue Nile dam operation, period of its reservoir’s filling

Sudan keeps all options open to solve Ethiopian dam crisis
Egypt’s Foreign Minister says his country will act if it suffers any water damage caused by dam

Current Ethiopian dam negotiations to reveal Ethiopia’s credibility: Former Assistant Minister
The negotiations started in the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s (DRC) capital, Kinshasa, on Sunday.

Ethiopian dam dispute parties meet in DRC amid hopes for consensus
Ethiopia insists on conducting 2nd phase of filling, generate power from GERD in August

Egypt, US discuss re-launching Ethiopian Dam talks
Ethiopia’s unilateral actions will have huge negative repercussions, says Egypt’s Water Resources Minister

Egypt, US discuss re-launching Ethiopian dam negotiations
Egypt stresses need to reach agreement on filling, operating GERD before Ethiopia begins second phase of its dam’s reservoir filling

Ethiopia to commence 2nd unilateral filling of Nile dam as planned: Water Minister
Egyptian former minister describes Ethiopian stance as ‘bullying’ amid international silence

UN notes readiness for involvement in Ethiopian dam talks
Ethiopia’s Foreign Ministry says inviting other mediators to negotiations demeans AU efforts

Opinion| The conflict of interests and the Ethiopian dam
Both Egypt and Ethiopia believe that violence is not an option to resolve the GERD crisis

GERD parties agree to new week of talks on disputed points
No date set for start of expected week of negotiations

EU calls on Ethiopian dam parties to resume talks
Ethiopia rejects Trump’s remarks regarding ‘aggression’ against GERD

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

Failure of Ethiopian dam talks reflects deep divisions: Ex-Egypt Water Minister
GERD parties are expected to meet again on 14 September

GERD talks adjourned to Tuesday, giving time for consultation
Cairo and Khartoum firmly reject any unilateral actions, and call for legally binding agreement

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 prefers negotiations over military route to resolve Nile dam crisis: Al-Sisi
The President added, “Justice relating to the water issue was proven by the Ancient Egyptian civilisation, which was founded on the waters of the River Nile.”

AU calls for legally binding agreement on Ethiopian Dam
Egypt, Sudan, and Ethiopia agree to resume talks on GERD filling, operation during Tuesday’s mini-summit

Egypt requests urgent clarification on Ethiopian dam filling reports
Request is in response to conflicting statements from Ethiopia’s Minister of Water regarding start of filling

Russia offers technical assistance to 3 countries in Ethiopian Dam negotiations
Bilateral meetings expected between individual countries and observers on Wednesday