Latest in Tag: Sudan Highlight
Latest in Tag: Sudan

Al-Sisi meets Sudanese counterpart
Sudanâs Minister of National Defence voices support for ” the demands of the Egyptian people”

Renaissance Dam poses threat to Egyptian monuments: Antiquities minister
Sudanese Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Karty said Tuesday that the GERD would not affect the relationship between his country and Egypt, as Sudan is acting as mediator between Egypt and Ethiopia.

Ethiopia should build âsmaller damâ: Minister of Irrigation
Abdul Mutalleb says dam’s current efficiency is less than 30%

Documentary shines a light on Nuba Reports
The documentary aims to bring much-needed attention to the ongoing war in Nuba Mountains

Pressure mounts on South Sudan to end brutal conflict
Thousands have been killed and half a million civilians forced to flee the fighting between troops loyal to President Salva Kiir and rebels allied to his sacked deputy Riek Machar.

South Sudan troops capture key town Bor, âdefeatâ 15,000 rebels: Army
Ateny Wek Ateny, spokesman for President Salva Kiir, said the troops had been âcongratulated for a job well doneâ.

South Sudan battles rage as conflict enters second month
Some of the 20,000 civilians sheltering in the peacekeeperâs compound had been wounded from stray bullets from heavy machine guns during the intense battle.

No deal in Nile River trilateral negotiations
Ethiopiaâs Water and Energy Minister stresses importance of respecting Egyptâs water needs

Third round of Renaissance Dam talks commence
Water ministers express optimism for consensus
January opening of port between Sudan and Egypt confirmed
This road will facilitate transportation, trade and communication between the two nations

New Ethiopian dam won’t affect Egypt’s water supply: minister
Minister Mohamed Abdel Moteleb says a new dam in Gondar will not affect water flow to Lake Nasser

Former Prime Minister arrested
Qandil was trying to flee to Sudan, Interior Ministry says

South Sudan fighting escalates, US plane shot at
At least 500 people have been killed in Juba alone in six days of fighting, while tens of thousands have been displaced

South Sudan says coup defeated after heavy fighting
The clashes broke out in a barracks close to the city centre shortly before midnight and spread across the city, diplomats and witnesses said, adding that heavy machine guns and mortars were used.

Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan to form expert committee on Ethiopian Dam
Committee to oversee implementation recommendations of International Committee of Experts

âSticking pointsâ remain following Ethiopian Dam meeting
Minister âpraised the atmosphereâ of the talks on the Ethiopian dam

Tripartite talks continue in Sudan
Minister of Irrigation and Water Resources Mohamed Abdel Moteleb continues meeting with counterparts in Khartoum

Sudan’s Bashir unveils new government after reform calls
It was the most serious split in years within Bashir’s National Congress Party (NCP), which has faced internal criticism over alleged corruption and stagnant leadership.

Tripartite meeting of experts over Ethiopia dam
The talks between experts from Egypt, Sudan and Ethiopia come one day before a scheduled ministerial meeting

US envoy talks Sudans in Cairo
Envoy presents US administrationâs strategy to achieve a lasting peace between Sudan and South Sudan

Fahmy holds intensive round of meetings in Kuwait
Foreign Minister discusses range of issues with African and Arab counterparts ahead of summit

Talks between water ministers in Khartoum postponed
Water ministers from Egypt, Sudan, and Ethiopia fail to come to an agreement of how to implement panel’s recommendations

Egypt to coordinate with Ethiopia on Renaissance Dam
Minister of Irrigation and Water Resources says Egypt and Sudan could benefit from Ethiopia’s dam

Fahmy travels to Senegal to strengthen ties
Egypt continues to build on relationships with African nations in visit to Senegal

Sudan’s Bashir vows to work with South on Abyei
The Arab Misseriya tribe, who traditionally move back and forth through the area grazing their cattle, have rejected the one-sided ballot which is not sanctioned by the South Sudanese government.

Egypt âre-positioningâ itself as an Arab country with African roots: Fahmy
Foreign minister stresses need for Nile Basin countries to work together to achieve future goals

Ministers to meet over impact of Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam
Officials will gather in Khartoum to discuss negative effects on Egypt and Sudan

Hundreds march for ‘freedom’ in Sudan
“A million martyrs for a new dawn,” they called.

UN rights monitor condemns deadly Sudan crackdown
Amnesty International puts the death toll at over 200, many with gunshot wounds to the head and chest.

Social media activist held in dragnet after Sudan demos
Eight security officers took Dalia El Roubi from her family home on Monday, her husband Abdelrahman Elmahdi