Latest in Tag: river Highlight
Latest in Tag: river

Stressors in river ecosystems not limited to climate change: study
GERD creates severe regional political stresses, affecting flow and sediment flux in River Nile, says Illinois University professor

Geographers challenge existing theories on river systems
Bristol’s researchers identify climate signature in rivers globally

RTA preparing protocol with Nile Taxi to activate river transportation in Mansoura
President gives directives to boost river transportation following fuel prices hikes, says RTA head

Crisis over the Nile
Nile River is source of development, not conflict, says Al-Sisi

Nile River is source of development not conflict: Al-Sisi
Sisi, Desalegn agree to establish Egyptian economic zone in Ethiopia

Brazil’s Doce River still foul eight months after dam collapse
Eight months after a mining dam collapsed in southeastern Brazil, the 1.6 million people living along the Doce River are still struggling not only with health risks, but also with a crisis of public confidence.

Tripartite GERD negotiations continue in ministerial-level conference in Cairo
Conference is expected to discuss the points of conflict that arose between the two international consulting agencies
16 dead in Nile cruise boat collision with barge
Rescue operation still ongoing in river: Ministry of Health
15 dead, 6 injured in boat sinking: Interior Ministry
The boat drowned after crashing with another shipping boat in Giza

Egypt to receive detailed technical studies on GERD construction consequences
Studies by international consultant reveal GERD’s social, economic and environmental threats on Egypt and Sudan

1 dead at Ibrahimeya hospital in Sharqeya, amid claims of mass poisoning
Hospital received 500 patients suffering from poisoning between Thursday and Saturday, Health Ministry official reports

Nile Project: Using culture to transform conflict
Through music production, educational workshops and activities promoting innovation, the project aims to contribute to finding solutions to the conflict over water resources

Ethiopian and Egyptian officials meet to resume Nile water talks
The Ethiopian visit discussed preparations for the GERD national committee launch this week
Water minister to visit Ethiopia mid-September
Egypt officials seek mutual agreement with Ethiopian counterparts over GERD project
Egypt discusses Nile with US, EU diplomats
Representatives were received by Egypt’s foreign minister; discussion included Somalia, South Sudan and water security

International bodies urge Egypt and Ethiopia to hold talks over GERD
Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs to visit Addis Ababa on Sunday

Egypt opposed to Entebbe Agreement
Tensions continue among Nile Basin countries

El Kababgy: Authentic Egyptian cuisine along the Nile
The 25 year old restaurant, recently renewed by Sofitel Al-Gezira, serves one of the best charcoal-grilled meals in town

Two million flee India floods as aid effort struggles
GUWAHATI, India (AFP) — Fresh rains hampered a military air operation to help flood victims in northeastern India, where more than two million people have been forced from their homes, officials said Wednesday. Disaster management chiefs overseeing the aid effort in Assam state also said the number of people killed in flood-related incidents had reached …

Ethnic clashes in Kenya
Peace negotiations held, following Kenya’s ethnic massacre