Ethiopia

Sisi comments on GERD crisis: we used all tools to prevent potential evil

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said that his country had continued discussions and consultations about the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) file over the past years and has used its political and diplomatic tools to prevent potential evil. Sisi’s comments came during his speech to media professionals and state leaderships following the graduation of a …

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Egypt Independent September 30, 2024

GERD dam dispute escalates as Egypt warns of serious consequences

Egypt will continue to closely monitor developments regarding the filling and operation of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affair Badr Abdel-Aty, affirmed on Saturday during the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly. Abdel-Aty emphasized that “Egypt reserves all its rights enshrined in the United Nations Charter to take …

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Egypt Independent September 29, 2024

A 5.0 magnitude earthquake strikes Ethiopia near the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam

A 5.0 magnitude earthquake struck approximately 570 kilometers east of Ethiopia’s Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) and about 140 kilometers from the capital Addis Ababa at 7:36 AM Cairo time, Friday. The quake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers. Local media reported that the epicenter of the earthquake was located in the Ethiopian Rift …

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Egypt Independent September 27, 2024

Egypt asks citizens to leave Somaliland as tensions with Ethiopia mount

Egypt asks citizens to leave Somaliland as tensions with Ethiopia mount Cairo also issued a travel warning amidst security concerns

Middle East Eye September 24, 2024

Mohammed bin Zayed and Sudan’s Burhan speak in call mediated by Ethiopia

Mohammed bin Zayed and Sudan’s Burhan speak in call mediated by Ethiopia Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed sets up call

Middle East Eye July 20, 2024

Burhan and Abiy’s secretive talks signal shifting Ethiopian position on Sudan

Burhan and Abiy’s secretive talks signal shifting Ethiopian position on Sudan Visit of Ethiopia’s prime minister to Port Sudan reveals

Middle East Eye July 18, 2024

Turkey hosts mediation talks between Somalia and Ethiopia

Turkey hosts mediation talks between Somalia and Ethiopia Ankara seeks to ease tensions between its East African allies by brokering

Middle East Eye July 2, 2024

Ethiopia’s dam fills threaten Egypt’s lifeline: Calls for international intervention

Adel Sadawi, a member of the Egyptian Council for Foreign Affairs and former Dean of the Institute for Research and Strategic Studies on Nile Basin Countries, commented on Ethiopia’s announcement of its readiness to carry out the fifth filling of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam during the coming months of July and September, considering this …

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Egypt Independent June 28, 2024