Egyptian officials regarding ongoing negotiations with Ethiopia over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), government sources told Mada Masr.
Month: September 2019
As tensions rise, Ethiopian minister says Grand Renaissance Dam could begin generating next year - News
Seleshi Bekele, Ethiopia’s water and energy minister, made the comments after visiting the project, known as the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD).
GERD status quo will not be forced on Egypt: Sisi
Abdel Fattah el-Sisi said Egypt has started diplomatic escalation to expand the domain of discussions on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) so it…
AfCFTA: Nigeria's financial footprints to be extended across Africa - Osinbajo
Nigeria can now extend her banking and financial services across Africa, following the signing of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA).
Ethiopia's development should not come at expense of
Egypt and Ethiopia are at loggerheads over the controversial and under-construction Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) as Cairo voiced its concern…
How can AfCFTA deliver Made in Africa reality?
An exhibitor from Rwanda displays basketry at the 19th EAC annual Jua Kali/Nguvu Kazi Exhibition in Eldoret town, Uasin Gishu County. The exhibition aims to…
GERD politics: back to square one?
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), the ambitious project which Ethiopia kicked off almost eight years ago, is once again raising tensions between…
Ethiopia: Egypt's Nile dam proposal is against 'sovereignty'
operation of the soon-to-be-finished $5 billion Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam failed to achieve progress. The talks had resumed after more than a year.
Ethiopia rejects Egypt proposal on Nile dam operation
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), announced in 2011, is designed to be the centrepiece of Ethiopia’s bid to become Africa’s biggest power…
Egypt open to consultations on the Renaissance Dam: FM
Egypt is open to consultations on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) in order to reach an agreement that would achieve Ethiopia’s development…
Ethiopia rejects Egypt's proposal on Grand Renaissance Dam
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam meeting, which concluded on Monday evening, failed to address the dam’s technical aspects and was limited to…
Exclusive: Egypt and Ethiopia at odds as talks over Blue Nile dam resume
The $4 billion Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) was announced in 2011 and is designed to be the centerpiece of Ethiopia’s bid to become Africa’s…
GERD negotiations resume Sept. 15 after stopping for months
2019: Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shoukry stated that a new round of negotiations on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) will start on Sept.
Egypt Voices Concern Over Procrastination in Nile Dam Talks with Ethiopia
The Egyptian Foreign Ministry has voiced concern over the procrastination in negotiations with Ethiopia on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD).
Malawi hosts African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Sensitization Workshops in Lilongwe and Blantyre
The Ministry of Trade and Tourism in partnership with the Economic Commission for Africa and the African Union Commission (AUC) are organizing an AfCFTA…
Egypt voices unease over prolonged GERD talks
concerning the prolonged negotiations with Addis Ababa on the controversial Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), said Hamdi Louza, Deputy Minister…
AfCFTA an opportunity to expand China-Africa ties
May 30, 2019, marked the official commencement of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA). The agreement has been signed by 52 members of…
How URA Customs is positioned to champion AfCFTA
The African Continental Free trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreement: How is URA Customs positioned to champion this agenda? GUEST COLUMN | DICKSONS…
Egypt sensitive to 'uncoordinated' action on Nile water
of “uncoordinated” actions that negatively impact the Nile water flow to Egypt, including the construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD).
NIGERIA-SOUTH AFRICA: OPS signals threat to AfCFTA
MAN, LCCI, NACCIMA, Nig-SA Chamber point way forward. By Yinka Kolawole & Naomi Uzor. As street-fights over economic interests across Nigeria and…
The AfCFTA: Is Xenophobia a Threat?
Recall that the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) was officially unveiled in Rwanda in early 2018 to create a continental free trade zone with the…
ETHIOPIA : Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali pragmatic about
Can US act as neutral mediator over Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam ? The interest of the Trump administration in the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam…
FG mobilises committee to save local firms over AfCFTA
FG mobilises committee to save local firms over AfCFTA. By Femi Adekoya | 04 September 2019 | 4:28 am. [FILES] AfCFTA.PHOTO: Africa Union Commission. The…
The AfCFTA: The first step of a long marathon
The AfCFTA: The first step of a long marathon- As noted by many experts, including Dr.- As I consider and generally welcome this historical milestone, I still have…