Latest in Tag: Sudan Highlight
Latest in Tag: Sudan
Morsi meeting discusses effects of dam
The meeting discussed the findings of the report issued by an international panel of experts which political leaders described as ‘worrisome’
Egyptian and Ethiopian PMs agree on three principles
Tripartite committee issues its final report studying the effects of Ethiopia’s Renaissance Dam
Egypt reacts to Ethiopia dam announcement
Egyptian government is proceeding with caution in addressing construction of Ethiopia’s Grand Renaissance Dam
Ethiopian Dam announcement unexpected
Sudan’s ambassador to Cairo says Arab League intervention a possibility
Update: Ethiopia begins diverting Blue Nile
Water minister says diversion is an ‘engineering procedure’ and reiterates that Egypt has not given its approval for the construction of the dam
Ethiopia begins diverting Blue Nile
Water minister says diversion is an ‘engineering procedure’ and reiterates that Egypt has not given its approval for the construction of the dam
Morsi meets with Nile Basin counterparts
President Mohamed Morsi meets with the heads of state of Sudan, South Sudan, and Kenya in Addis Ababa
Morsi discusses Renaissance Dam in Ethiopia
The president meets with Ethiopia’s prime minister, praises NEPAD, and calls for African integration
Irrigation minister: Egypt not opposed to Renaissance Dam
Many Egyptians consider the construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam controversial, believing it will alter water distribution
Irrigation minister: future negotiations with Ethiopia hinge on IPoE report
The Minister of Irrigation and Water Resources Mohamed Baha’a El-Din says Egypt will look to minimise cons and maximise benefits of Ethiopia’s Renaissance Dam
Human trafficking operation busted
Egyptian Border Patrol Arrests 196 refugees close to Sudanese Border
Fisheries Authority concerned by Ethiopian dam
Fisheries Authority head: ‘Egypt is facing a real disaster’
Amnesty for 7 Sudan officers jailed over coup plot
Army spokesman Sawarmi Khaled Saad said the men received an amnesty from President Omar al-Bashir but will be banned from military service.
Morsi holds talks with Eritrea and Sudan
Egyptian president meets with delegations from the Eritrean and Sudanese foreign ministries to discuss bilateral and regional issues
Morsi invests in Sudan
Following his latest visit to Khartoum President Mohamed Morsi pledges to carry out a number of projects in Sudan
Kamel Amr attends Darfur conference in Doha
Foreign minister confirms Egypt’s continued support for reconstruction and development of the Darfur region
Presidency denies debate on status of Hala’ib
Presidential spokesperson: ‘unacceptable’ topic not mentioned in any meetings
Rumours surrounding Hala’ib territory revive debate
The Hala’ib territory is administered by Egypt but Sudan claims it belongs to the Sudanese
Land bridge to Sudan opening soon
President Mohamed Morsi announces the opening of the land bridge connecting Sudan to Egypt
Arab Summit commences in Qatar
Foreign Minister Mohamed Kamel Amr agrees to increase cooperation between Libya and Sudan on sidelines of preparatory meeting
Sudan opposition figures detained, leader says
The pact calls for regime change using both armed and peaceful means, though the political opposition says it remains committed to a non-violent transfer of power.
Sudanese representatives in Cairo for meetings on Darfur
Morsi expresses support for Darfur reconstruction and strengthening of bilateral relations with Sudan
SNC takes Syrian seat in Arab League
The Syrian National Coalition takes Syria’s seat in the Arab League as Egypt’s foreign minister is made president of the league’s council
Foreign minister Mohamed Kamel Amr takes Arab League Council presidency
Egypt’s foreign minister is left to deal with the legacy of the Arab Spring and the ongoing Palestinian conflict
Morsi meets Sudanese minister on Nile water issue
Ministers brief Morsi on developments in Nile water sharing and cooperation between Sudan and Egypt
President of Egypt’s technology chamber: EGP 80m owed to tech companies
Ten cases have been successfully solved, with four companies still with unresolved issues
Tourism in the news: Egyptian company Al-General looks to spur investment in Sudan
Egypt’s economy relies heavily on its tourism sector that has been struggling to survive since the uprising of 25 January and subsequent events in the country. Once a month DNE rounds up the most significant news relating to tourism to give you an overview of the efforts that are being made to bring tourists back to the country.
Land port on Egypt-Sudan border to be completed by Jan 2014
Priority will be given to Aswan residents for employment opportunities at the port
Egypt condemns Israel over bombing on Syrian territory
Kamel Amr condemns Israel over reports it bombed military targets in Syria
Foreign minister discusses Sudan land bridge with Ethiopian FM
Foreign Minister Mohamed Kamel Amr says the land bridge between Egypt, Sudan and Ethiopia will open in two months