average flow in the Blue Nile river this year when the government may start filling the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, Africa’s largest hydropower project.
Month: May 2018
On U.S.-Africa Relations: Interview with David Shinn
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) emerged as one of the most important projects that are currently ongoing in the Horn of Africa that will improve…
Optimism in Egypt over Nile dam talks breakthrough
the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) have been resolved and that diplomatic problems between the three riparian countries are at an end.
Ethiopia increases electricity generation 11-fold in 27 years
“Ethiopia is constructing several energy projects, including the 6,450 MW Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), which in total can generate about 9,000…
ON Network denies Sudan's complaints against Abu Omar Al
Ministry of Foreign Affairs announces success of Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam talks · Egypt · No GERD situation will be imposed on Egypt: minister.
Sudan summons Egypt's ambassador over 'offensive' TV series
Relations between Egypt, Sudan and Ethiopia have also been strained in recent months following Ethiopia’s construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance…
How Zimbabwe can benefit from the Africa Continental Free
The AfCFTA pact will come into effect 30 days after ratification by the parliaments of at least 22 countries (half of the original signatories). Each country has 120…
We are all winners with AfCFTA, Ethiopian PM tells ECA Conference of Ministers.
The Prime Minister, who stated that his government is ready to ratify the AfCFTA deal and deposit its instruments to the African Union, said: ‘Let us finance our own…
Conversations about a single African currency, capacity building for AfCFTA
Conversations about a single African currency, capacity building for AfCFTAÉ
AfCFTA Stakeholders Forum Organizes Sensitization, Consultations Meeting in Borno
“The height of the North-East geopolitical zone sensitization and consultation on AfCFTA was the positive relationship established by stakeholders between trade,…
Ministry of Foreign Affairs announces success of Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam Talks
Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Ahmed Abu Zeid announced the success of the mediation meeting regarding the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam…
Egypt looks to South Sudan ties amid Nile dam fears
to protect Nile water rights and win over African allies to pressure Khartoum and Addis Ababa over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, experts said.
Egypt Rallies Support from Nile Upstream States
in general, hoping to rally support for its policies on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), which it says will affect its share of the Nile waters.
Nile River Water Crisis: Top Priority in Recent Sisi-Museveni
Egypt is mostly concerned with the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) that is currently being built as the Nile disputes take place although Ahmed have…
Water issue tops talks of Sisi and Museveni
I explained to him the Egyptian stance on the (Grand Ethiopian) Renaissance Dam (GERD) and the extent of our keenness to reach a solution to the outstanding…
Egypt, Uganda leaders discuss Nile water issue in Cairo
Upstream Ethiopia and downstream Sudan eye massive benefits from the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), while Egypt is concerned it might affect…
The Impact of the Growing Reliance on Overseas Food
Rapid population growth, climate change and the filling of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), have raised concerns about the security of water…
No breakthrough in Nile dam talks between Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan
The Blue Nile River flows near the site of the planned Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam near Assosa, Ethiopia. (AP Photo). by Associated Press. May 08, 2018…
No Breakthrough in Ethiopian Dam Talks, Egypt Says
The two countries are at odds over the construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, with Cairo fearing the project would restrict waters flowing down…
Analysis: Was Nigeria right in not signing the AfCFTA ?
On 22 March 2018 in Kigali, Rwanda, Heads of State of forty-four African countries, gathered to sign the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA)…
GERD will not affect Egypt's Nile water share: Sudan
the under-construction Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, announced Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir in a joint press conference with Ethiopian Prime…
Egypt seeks new approach to GERD amid unrest in Ethiopia
Ethiopia are expected to commence a new round of negotiations on Friday to settle the lengthy dispute over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD).
Arab water security 'indivisible': Arab League secretary general
calling on Ethiopia to show sufficient openness in negotiations concerning the construction and operation of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam.
Businesses 'key to success of AfCFTA deal'
The success of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement will significantly rest on the ability of Africa’s private sector to produce goods for the…
Ethiopian Renaissance Dam gears up for testing as Egypt
Africa’s largest hydroelectric dam, The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is expected to start partial test power generation soon, seven years after construction…
Sudan, Ethiopia agree to joint military force to protect dam
the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, local media reported yesterday. The meeting is set to be attended by the US Treasury Secretary, Steven Mnuchin,…