Latest in Tag: GERD Highlight
Latest in Tag: GERD

Ethiopia is intransigent in Blue Nile dam talks: Egyptâs Irrigation MinisterÂ
The talks between the involved parties in the GERD issue have been unable to reach consensus on the disputed points on filling and operating the dam

Sudan will never accept fait accompli policy on Ethiopian dam: Official
Khartoum is affected by Ethiopian Dam, agreement essential to protect country, says Faisal Mohamed Saleh

Ethiopia not allowed to impose fait accompli in GERD issue: Sudanese official
Addis Ababa denies violating Sudanâs airspace, accuses âthird partyâ

Nile dam row: Egypt, Ethiopia, Sudan fail to reach consensus on negotiation mechanism
Sudan insists on mandating experts designated by AU to propose solutions, agreement over Nile dam. Both Egypt and Ethiopia rejected the Sudanese proposal.

Egypt, Sudan, Ethiopia to meet Sunday to discuss future steps in GERD talks
Egypt previously said that negotiations require participation of all related countries to reach binding agreement regarding rules for filling, operating dam

Sudan boycotts new round of Ethiopian Dam talks, calls for greater role to AU expertsÂ
Khartoum insists on its steadfast stance to give a greater role to the AU experts to facilitate GERD negotiations and bring views together

Egypt, Sudan, Ethiopia agree to hold 1-week of GERD negotiations
They also agreed that the new round of GERD talks will be held in the presence of observers and experts appointed by the African Union Commission.

Egyptâs Al-Sisi, SA’s Ramaphosa discuss GERD negotiations
Al-Sisi stressed the necessity of reaching a legally binding agreement on the filling and operation of GERD, as Nile water is an existential issue for Egypt

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

Sudan reaffirms adherence to AU’s leadership in Ethiopia’s Nile dam issue
Egypt and Sudan rely on the Nile river for their fresh water and are concerned that the Nile dam might affect their water resources.

Sudan most affected by GERD if no legally binding deal reached: Official
Sudan stressed on importance of continuing negotiations as only way to resolve differences

Egypt, South Sudan leaders discuss bilateral cooperation, GERD dispute
South Sudan is Egyptâs water future, says water resources expertÂ

Egypt asserts importance of resuming GERD crisis negotiations
The meeting was chaired by South Africaâs Ministry of Foreign, as the country is the current president of the African Union (AU).

Egyptâs Embassy in UK holds webinar on GERD dispute
Egypt, Sudan, and Ethiopia are scheduled to meet on 19 November to discuss disagreement points regarding filling, operating of GERD

Opinion| Ethiopia will not listen to the voice of reason
Reports from Ethiopia show that Addis Ababa aims to use the negotiations as a tactical manoeuvre to avoid signing a legally binding agreement that may restrict its ambitions to build more dams on its transboundary rivers, whether the Blue Nile, the Atbara, or the Sobat.

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

Namibia supports Egyptâs political efforts to solve GERD dispute: Sam Nujoma
Zambiaâs FM delivers letter from President Edgar Lungu to Egyptian President Al-Sisi

Tripartite legal-technical committee finalises GERD negotiation mechanismÂ
During Wednesday meeting, GERD parties will exchange views on disputed points

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

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

Al-Sisi, Al-Burhan assert commitment to reaching GERD agreement
Pair emphasise significance of water issue for both countries as matter of national security

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

EU calls on Ethiopian dam parties to resume talks
Ethiopia rejects Trumpâs remarks regarding âaggressionâ against GERDÂ

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

Trump says Ethiopia broke deal to resolve GERD dispute with Egypt, Sudan
The giant hydro-electric dam dubbed the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) has been centre of dispute between the three African nations.

Ethiopia hopes to generate power from GERD within 12 months
Ethiopian authorities ban all flights over GERD âfor security reasonsâ

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

President Al-Sisi receives letter of support on GERD from Congolese counterpart
President Al-Sisi expressed his appreciation of the DRCâs support regarding Egyptâs access to River Nile water, and said that Egypt welcomes all cooperation with fellow African countries, including access to the huge potential and rich resources available across the continent.

Egyptâs Irrigation Minister, French MP Mbaye discuss GERD dispute
French official looks into possibility of France playing role in current GERD negotiations

Sudan optimistic as legal-technical GERD meetings continue
Former Egyptian official says Ethiopia does not seem serious in seeking win-win end