Latest in Tag: Sudan Highlight
Latest in Tag: Sudan

Eritrea President visits Khartoum amid Sudan-Ethiopia border tensions
Eritrea, Sudan leaders discuss cooperation, ways to develop ties between two countries

Ethiopia praises AU-led talks on GERD after harsh statement by Sudan
Khartoum affirms that Ethiopian efforts to disavow international agreements, treaties are irresponsible

Ethiopia to commence 2nd Nile dam filling in July as Egypt, Sudan seek UN help
Ethiopia is releasing more water from last year’s storage through newly completed outlets, says country’s PM Abiy Ahmed

Sudan wants legally binding agreement on Ethiopia’s Nile Dam, not war: Al-Burhan
Al-Burhan appeals to Ethiopia to withdraw from Sudanese territory, noting Sudan’s willingness to coordinate on borders

Egypt, Sudan agree to enhance international connectivity cooperation
Step comes in conjunction with HARP submarine cable system which will connect entire Africa with Egypt, Europe

Sudan invites Egypt, Ethiopia to closed meeting on GERD
Regrettable that 10 years of negotiations have elapsed without reaching agreement, says Sudan’s Abdullah Hamdouk

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

Egypt, Sudan conclude joint “Nile Eagles – 2” air force training
Officials of both countries held bilateral meeting to discuss issues of mutual interest, challenges, and military cooperation

Egypt, Sudan will face water shortage due to Ethiopian stance: Expert
If below 13.5 billion cbm, Egypt’s share of shortfall would be approximately 9 billion cbm, equivalent to irrigation of 2 million acres, says Nader Nour Elddine

Al Ahly arrive in Sudan to meet Al-Merrikh in CAF Champions League
Al Ahly are in second place of their Champions League group with 7 points

Sudan calls on Ethiopia to accept quartet mediation on Blue Nile Dam
Sudan has demanded quartet mediation since last year: Sudanese Water Minister

Sudan name guest of honour at Luxor African Film Festival
The nomination reflects the success and achievements of Sudanese cinema and film production, the festival said.

Sudan holds right to defend its interests if GERD talks fail: Water Minister
Ethiopia dam’s second filling without tripartite agreement threatens lives of 20 million Sudanese people: Yasser Abbas

Egypt-Sudan relations see significant bounds in past 5 years
Two countries have recently witnessed rapprochement after troubled ties

Arab Parliament supports Egypt-Sudan efforts to ensure water security
Ethiopia should not implement second phase of GERD filling before reaching binding, equitable legal agreement, says Al-Asoumi

Al-Sisi visits Sudan for first time after formation of new transitional government
Egyptian President’s visit set to witness discussions on Ethiopian Dam, security in Red Sea, updates on Sudanese-Ethiopian border conflict

Egypt, Sudan finalise agreement strengthening military cooperation
Agreement between two neighbouring countries aims to enhance joint military training, border security

Egypt keen to promote relations with Sudan in development, construction projects: Al-Sisi
No unlimited negotiations on Ethiopian dam, says Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry

Egypt, Sudan reiterate call for legally binding agreement on Ethiopia dam
Ethiopia’s unilateral move to commence 2nd filling of GERD reservoir threatens Egypt, Sudan water security

Egypt, Sudan sign military cooperation agreement
Both countries face common challenges, threats to their national security: Egypt army Chief-of-Staff

Sudan calls on Ethiopia to stop ‘unfounded allegations’ regarding border dispute
Sudanese Foreign Ministry recalls its ambassador to Ethiopia, to consult on developments in escalating border crisis

Sudan requests quadripartite mediation to help in GERD negotiations
The Supreme Committee of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) concluded a meeting on Thursday by requesting a quadripartite mediation to help solve the issue.

Shoukry congratulates new Sudanese Foreign Minister on appointment
Egyptian Minister stresses keenness to continue strengthening bilateral relations

Ethiopia says unilateral filling of Nile Dam to commence in July as planned
Both Egypt and Sudan fear Nile Dam consequences that would restrict water supplies

Arab League welcomes formation of new Sudan government
Arab League renews commitment to support Sudan’s state institutions towards achieving security, stability, and economic recovery

Sudan warns Ethiopia of starting 2nd phase of GERD filling without agreement
Concerned parties failed to reach consensus on new negotiation mechanism in January

Egypt-Sudan promotion programme for youth projects detailed
It includes entrepreneurship programmes to familiarise young people with know-how to establish SMEs, prepare feasibility studies

Sudanese Minister accuses Ethiopian army of fighting in border areas
Ethiopian forces open fire on Sudanese patrol on Sunday near border

Ethiopia is intransigent in Blue Nile dam talks: Egypt’s Irrigation Minister
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