Latest in Tag: Sudan Highlight
Latest in Tag: Sudan

UN chief voices concern over surge in violence in Sudan’s Darfur
African Union-United Nations Hybrid Mission in Darfur will continue to focus on its protection mandate, humanitarian partners to provide emergency relief

GERD parties to resume AU-guided talks next week with agreement targeted
Egypt, Sudan have firmly rejected Ethiopia’s unilateral actions regarding filling, operation of GERD

Sudan hopes to see “decisive” round of Nile dam talks: ministry
AU has urged for the necessity of reaching a fair and binding agreement on filling and operation of GERD within a comprehensive deal

Ethiopia’s refusal of binding GERD deal disregards AU recommendation: Egypt officials
It is too early for parliament to discuss Ethiopian Dam, we should wait until negotiations finish, says Member of Parliament

Filling GERD with rain water is negative political behaviour: Egyptian Negotiator
Egypt may not face water shortage due to Nile dam’s filling, if Ethiopia releases water during drought, says Al-Zawahry

GERD parties agree to work on legally binding agreement
Al-Sisi stresses Egypt’s sincere will to reach fair, balanced agreement over Ethiopia’s Nile Dam

Ethiopia says major understanding achieved with Egypt, Sudan over GERD
Ethiopia announces that first year of GERD filling achieved due to rainy season

Sudanese court adjourns trial of former President Al-Bashir until 11 August
Al-Bashir and his 28 senior assistants are facing criminal charges of seizing power through a military coup in 1989, that overthrew Saddiq al-Mahdi

Sudan food crisis worst in years: UN
Almost a quarter of the population, some 9.6 million Sudanese, are now severely food insecure and facing a food crisis

Ethiopia says news about filling Nile dam incorrect: Sudan’s foreign ministry
Al-Amin reiterated Sudan’s commitment to Nile dam talks under the supervision of AU, renewing Sudan’s rejection to any unilateral measures

AU-sponsored Nile dam talks end fruitless Â
Concerned parties to present separate final reports on GERD negotiations to AU chair on TuesdayÂ

9th day of Ethiopia dam talks conclude with no deal in sight
Observers to submit final report on disputed Ethiopia dam negotiations to African Union on 13 July

GERD talks find no breakthrough for 7th straight day
Negotiations is expected to last until 13 July on both technical, legal levelsÂ

Ethiopia’s Nile Dam: Myths and Facts
Daily News Egypt debunks unreliable information circulating on media about GERD

Disputed Nile dam talks continue for 4th day, but no deal yet
Two parallel meetings over Nile dam for legal, technical teams to be held on Tuesday, following observers meetings

Injuries reported during Sudan protests to “correct course of revolution”
Protestors chanted slogans calling for improved living conditions, reforms of country’s security institutions

Palestine, Sudan win at Cannes Critics Awards for Arab Films
Tunisian-Egyptian actress Hend Sabry wins Best Actress for her role in Noura’s Dream

Ethiopia’s enigma on GERD filling after Egypt, Sudan agree AU-led talks
Addis Ababa’s statement did not clarify whether filling is conditional upon reaching agreement

Filling GERD without prior agreement threatens lives of millions: Sudan to UNSCÂ Â
Sudan emphasises need to discourage all concerned parties from taking unilateral measuresÂ

Arab League adopts resolution supporting Egypt, Sudan in GERD talks
Somalia, Djibouti oppose resolution’s fifth article urging Ethiopia to cease unilaterally filling GERD reservoir

Khartoum to send UNSC letter clarifying GERD talks stance: Sudanese Water Minister
Abbas emphasises that returning to negotiating table requires political will

Arab League lends support to Egypt, Sudan in GERD talks
If views were not close, the matter will be referred to prime ministers, says Abbas

Ethiopia will rethink before filling GERD reservoir without trilateral agreement: Sudan Foreign Minister Â
Sudan is most affected by the dam, says Sudan’s Irrigation Minister Â

Sudan to hold bilateral meetings on GERD negotiations with Egypt, Ethiopia
Sudan’s Irrigation Minister spoke about Sudan’s GERD letter sent to Security Council

Sudan attempts to solve border tensions with Ethiopia via diplomacy
The incursions, which occurred near Sudan’s eastern borders, saw a Sudanese military officer and a child killed, and several civilians injured.

Hamdouk to contact Ethiopian counterpart to resume tripartite GERD negotiations
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called on Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan to peacefully resolve disagreement

Sudan rejects Ethiopia’s partial agreement to fill GERD without Egypt
Partial agreement for first filling could not be approved due to technical, legal aspects that should be included in agreement, says Hamdouk

Electricity Minister honours Egypt-Sudan power interconnection management
Meshaly expressed her appreciation for the honouring, adding that it would encourage workers’ sense of achievement in the sector.

Nile cruise turns back time for story of love and murder
Detective fiction novel set in Egypt recreates exciting experience harking back to golden age of travel

Egypt-Sudan electricity interconnection officially operates at 70MW capacity
Egypt is to operate project at full capacity within 10 months: government sources