Construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam near Guba, Ethiopia. Photographer: Eduardo Soteras/AFP via Getty Images…
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Egypt to build dams in South Sudan, Uganda
The announcement comes as Cairo faces an ongoing dispute with Ethiopia and Sudan over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), which Addis…
Sudan will not be mediator in Egypt-Ethiopia dam dispute
the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) to resume soon in Washington, DC, he has ruled out the possibility that the government of Sudan will play the…
Egypt outraged after Ethiopian newspaper depicts Sisi as an
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, set to become the largest hydropower plant in Africa, has been a source of tension with downstream Egypt since…
Open Letter to the People of Egypt on Grand Ethiopian
3 Responses to “Open Letter to the People of Egypt on The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD)”. Nileland April 7, 2020 at 2:21 am. Ethiopia hidden…
Grand Dam: Remembering the Ethiopian Victims of Egypt's
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD). In 1875, an ambitious Egypt seeking to expand its empire and control the Abay River (Blue Nile), fought a war…
Ethiopia on Renaissance Dam: 'We will not suffer for the sake
A general view of the Blue Nile river as it passes through the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), near Guba in Ethiopia, on 26 December 2019…
Hopes alive to restart Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) talks
Hopes alive to restart Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) talks. By. patrick mulyungi. -. Modified date: Apr 3, 2020.
Leadership in a time of crisis: lessons for the AfCFTA
While China will fight to reclaim the world, Africa, through the AfCFTA must fight for Africa. Africa needs to do more internally. Developing a regional value chain…
Ethiopian Grand Renaissance Dam will start filling water,says
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said that the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam would start filling water during the rainy season this year, which is about…
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed says Ethiopia will start filling
Once completed, the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam will be the largest hydropower project in Africa. Source: FBC. Facebook Twitter · Share.
Ethiopia: Putting the Facts Straight On the Grand Ethiopian
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, a major development project on the Nile river, is playing a central role in water development discourse with tremendous…
Op-Ed:Putting the facts straight on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, a major development project on the Nile river, is playing a central role in water development discourse with tremendous…
Sudanese PM to visit Cairo, Addis Ababa to resume
The Secretary and the Prime Minister also reaffirmed their commitment to reach a fair solution on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam,” the statement read.
Ethiopia, Egypt Grand dam battle has roots in British colonial rule
Disputes over the filling and operation of Ethiopia’s Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam have, once again, threatened security in North-East Africa. The dam—a…
Mighty Nile River threatened by waste, warming and a giant Ethiopian dam
The Blue Nile passes through the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, near Guba in Ethiopia. When its London-size reservoir starts to fill this summer, Egypt…
Colonial-era treaties are to blame for the unresolved dispute over Ethiopia's dam
Disputes over the filling and operation of Ethiopia’s Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam have, once again, threatened security in North-East Africa. The dam – a…
Ethiopia, Egypt impasse on dam takes dangerous turn
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), a flagship project coming up on a tributary of the river in Ethiopia had evoked strong reactions in Cairo.
Operating the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is a hydroelectric dam currently being built on the Abay River (Blue Nile) near the Sudanese border. When…
Ethiopia Pushes for African Role in Renaissance Dam Dispute
The stalled negotiations on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam has caused growing tension between Egypt and Ethiopia. Addis Ababa is looking for an…
Egypt: Ethiopia impedes reaching agreement on Renaissance
CAIRO – 22 March 2020: Ethiopia aims to impede reaching an agreement on the controversial Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam [GERD], said Egyptian…
Egypt Briefs Congo, Rwanda on Renaissance Dam Developments
to African and Arab leaders in recent days as part of efforts to drum up support in its row with Ethiopia over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD).
Renaissance Dam: Egypt’s Messages Delivered to Tanzania
Shoukry has already been on an Arab and European tour to press its case in the dispute with Ethiopia on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD).
Shoukry Conveys Letter to African Union Presidency on Renaissance Dam
conveyed Ramaphosa a letter from Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi on the developments over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) issue.
First Secretary General of AfCFTA Secretariat sworn in
The AfCFTA, according to African Union leaders needs to be implemented by July, 2020 and everything shows that the deadline would be met. The continental…
Egypt's FM Shoukry, South Africa's Ramaphosa discuss
President Cyril Ramaphosa Cairo’s position on the negotiations regarding the disputed Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD). In an official statement…
Egypt says Kenya supports "Egypt stance" in Ethiopian Dam
President Uhuru Kenyatta initiated a phone call to Egyptian President , “supported Egypt’s ‘positive stance’ ” on Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, According…
Sudan, Egypt discuss Renaissance dam file
Al-Sheikh added that Hemetti would also discuss the situation regarding the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) with the Egyptian officials. Ethiopia is…
Egypt's FM Shoukry to embark in African tour to deliver
a message from President Sisi to French President Emmanuel Macron regarding the latest developments of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD).
AfCFTA to ensure tariff liberalisation by July 1
The dialogue aimed to unpack the AfCFTA agreement, and took place in Cape Town, South Africa. Majola emphasised that there was a need to be ready to take É
Sudan to be mediator in Egypt/Ethiopia talks over GERD: Daglo
President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi discussed the developments of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) with Daglo on Sunday. The meeting held in Cairo…
The AfCFTA And The 4IR: Their Relationship And Africa's
By now, the AfCFTA and the 4IR are strong characters in Africa’s economic playbook. While the African Continental Free Trade Agreement is en route to boost…
Bahraini king voices solidarity with Egypt in preserving water
especially recently, over the filling and operation of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam. This comes days after an Egyptian Foreign Ministry spokesperson…
Egypt Continues to Garner Arab Support on Nile Dam
regarding the status of the ongoing talks over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD). Andargachew reiterated that the negotiations on GERD should…
The sole African Union statement!
However, the AU is completely absent from the issue of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), even though the issue is one hundred percent African…
East Africa to reap big from AfCFTA: UN report
Effective implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement (AfCFTA) could result in welfare gains…
Egypt, Sudan vow to boost mutual relations
past few years on various issues, including their differences over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) which Ethiopia is building on the Nile River.
Ethiopia: Summoning ambassadors to Cairo, Khartoum not
resolution for the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) dispute. In an official statement, the ministry described the Ethiopian foreign ministry’s comments…
Trouble as Trump dives into the dispute over Ethiopia's Nile mega-dam
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is a massive hydroelectric power plant being constructed on the Blue Nile in Ethiopia. In mid-January, Egypt…
Egypt's FM holds extensive talks with African ambassadors
The spokesman noted that Shoukry also posted the ambassadors on the latest developments concerning the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), and…
Ethiopia recalls eight ambassadors, including from Cairo and
dispute, and pledged to start filling the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) before reaching a final deal with downstream countries Egypt and Sudan.
U.S. will continue pursuing deal on Grand Ethiopian
The three countries had expected to sign an accord in Washington last week on the filling and operation of the $4 billion Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam…
SAP Targets IT Contracts in Ethiopia to Drive Africa Revenue
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), near Guba in Ethiopia, in December 2019. At 6,000MW, 145 meters high, and 1.8 kilometers long, the concrete…
Expert Eye: Analysing the AfCFTA | Industry Insights
The new African Continental Free Trade Area agreement (AfCFTA) presents a unique opportunity to grow intra-Africa trade as a proportion of total African trade,…
Can cryptocurrencies make the AfCFTA more efficient? | Industry Insights
The African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) is undoubtedly great news for Africa. Access to new markets, improved trade links and increased…
Ethiopia says it will fill GERD despite US warning
the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam despite the American warning of taking action without an agreement with the downstream countries, Egypt and Sudan.
U.S. Urges Ethiopia to Reach Deal With Neighbors on Nile Dam
The Blue Nile river as it passes through the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), near Guba in Ethiopia. Photographer: Eduardo Soteras/AFP via Getty…
U.S. Treasury Secretary Mnuchin says u.S. Reaffirms commitment to remain engaged with Egypt, Ethiopia, Sudan on Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam until they sign final agreement
TO REMAIN ENGAGED WITH EGYPT, ETHIOPIA, SUDAN ON GRAND ETHIOPIAN RENAISSANCE DAM UNTIL THEY SIGN FINAL AGREEMENT.
Ethiopia pulls out of Washington meeting on Nile dam
The U.S.-sponsored trilateral talks between Ethiopia, Egypt and Sudan seek to resolve a dispute over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) being…
Is Africa really ready for the AfCFTA?
Africa heads into a historic year in which the long-awaited African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) finally becomes a reality, with trading under the scheme…
Egypt's foreign minister in Washington for GERD meetings
in ministerial meetings between Egypt, Sudan and Ethiopia scheduled for February 27-28 regarding the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD).
Egypt, Sudan, Ethiopia to meet on Nile dam in Washington
of Egypt, Sudan and Ethiopia on the disputed Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on the Nile River will be held on February 27-28 in Washington.
Ghana International Trade to focus on role of AfCFTA
Mr Selassie Koffi Ackom, Chief Executive Officer of the Rescue Shipping and Investment Agency Limited organizers of the conference said AfCFTA was a”game…
Nile River is “taker of life”,say Egyptians but not with Grand
Nile River is “taker of life”, say Egyptians but not with Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam. Share on Facebook Follow on Facebook Add to Google+ Connect on…
Egyptian president and Ethiopian envoy discuss Nile dam issue
prime minister’s special envoy Hailemariam Desalegn on Saturday, where they discussed the issue about the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD).
Sisi says Egypt wants balance in GERD interests with Ethiopia
the success of negotiations regarding the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) and aims to balance interests between Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan.
Nigeria Clears Hurdle for Africa's Second-Biggest Hydro Plant
The only bigger hydro power facility in Africa is Ethiopia’s 6,000-megawatt Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, which was started in 2011 and is now more than…
US: Egypt, Ethiopia dispute over Renaissance dam escalates
The dispute between Egypt and Ethiopia over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam could take “months” to resolve, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo…
Guest Article: Gender Mainstreaming in AfCFTA National
Trading under the historic African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is scheduled to begin on 1 July 2020. Hailed as a game-changing agreement, with the…
Why has the AU been silent on the Ethiopian dam dispute?
With the AU largely absent from the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam negotiations, non-African actors have stepped in. 19 Feb 2020 / by Meressa K Dessu …
US Secretary of State, Ethiopia's Prime Minister discuss final
contentious Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) with the final agreement on operating and filling the new dam to be released by the end of February.
Why Ethiopia, Egypt, and Sudan should ditch a rushed, Washington-brokered Nile Treaty
The ambitious Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) has been a point of contention among Ethiopia, Egypt, and Sudan in recent years. The GERD is now…
Trade Minister inaugurates seven working group to prepare
The BIAT framework will take advantage of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement. The TWGs are expected to develop strategic…
Sources: US-proposed GERD deal sets Ethiopia water
A draft agreement prepared by the United States and the World Bank regarding the construction and filling of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is…
Ethiopia holding national consultation as dam talk stalls
Fitsum Arega, announced that discussion about preparing a document for the agreement on the filing and operation of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam…
Ethiopia, Sudan, Egypt Tentatively Agree on Renaissance
Sudan and Egypt over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) has moved closer to the finish line after the three parties – Ethiopia, Egypt and Sudan…
Egypt's FM expects 'final and fair' deal on GERD
between Egypt, Sudan and Ethiopia over the controversial Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), reported the state-owned news agency MENA.
Egypt, Ethiopia, Sudan reach final deal on filling Renaissance
a deadlock, and it called for international mediation, reports Reuters. The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), announced in 2011, is designed to…
AfCFTA: Nigeria will excel in service delivery
Nuka said Nigeria’s strength was more on service which he said was the best and can be taken across the borders for the AfCFTA which the country was a…
Final agreement on Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam to be
Final agreement on Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam to be signed by end of Feb: Joint statement. The talks witnessed discussions on the remaining issues…
Second day of talks on Ethiopian dam kicks off in Washington
The second day of talks between Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) kicked off in Washington on Thursday…
Uganda: Chinese firm wants to build dam on Nile River
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is about 70 percent complete and promises to provide much-needed electricity to Ethiopia’s 100 million people.
Meeting to ratify final agreement over GERD kicks off in
is attending today a meeting to review the final version of a comprehensive agreement over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) in Washington.
BUSA president congratulates Wamkele Mene on election as
Mene, who was South Africa’s chief negotiator in the AfCFTA and is a former diplomat at the World Trade Organisation, will be inaugurated along with other…
Nile Dam: talks to resume in Washington this week after missed January deadline
to Washington this week for another round of talks to reach an agreement on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam after missing a deadline last month.
Why Egypt and Ethiopia Can't Agree on How to Manage Water
or “impoundment,” period of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD). Egypt demanded at least seven years to fill the reservoir, whereas Ethiopia…
African Union: behind-the-scenes battle for leadership of the AfCFTA
We’ve decided that the AfCFTA Secretariat will be located in Accra, but now we need to find a leader, said a minister of foreign affairs standing a few metres away…
For Thousands of Years, Egypt Controlled the Nile. A New
The dispute between Egypt and Ethiopia over the $4.5 billion Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam — Africa’s largest, with a reservoir about the size of London…
AfCFTA secretariat will be operational by 31st March
The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has assured the Assembly of Heads of State and Governments of the African Union that the…
Egyptian, S.African FMs hold talks on Renaissance Dam
the latest development of tripartite consultation between Egypt, Sudan, and Ethiopia on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD). The Egyptian Foreign…
Trump Administration on Cusp of Helping Mediate Nile River
After years of stalled talks and escalating tensions, a U.S.-mediated agreement over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam may be close after President…
Ethiopia Expects to Solve Renaissance Dam Dispute with Egypt
Ethiopia expected Thursday to resolve its dispute with Egypt over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), which is being built on a tributary of the Nile…
Rwanda to Host AfCFTA Road Show As Continent Expects to
Rwandan private sector how it can become a primary beneficiary of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) which will provide significant opportunities…
Creation Of The AfCFTA: Tax Leaks And Economic
Forty-four (44) member states of the African Union (“AU”) signed the Agreement, which established the African Continental Free Trade Area (“AfCFTA”) on March…
As the Risk of a ‘Water War’ Fades, Is It Too Late to Save the Nile?
Into this already combustible mix comes the fiercely contested Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, or GERD, which seems to symbolize both the basin’s greatest…
Water tensions: Latest talks produce outline agreement on filling Ethiopia's Grand dam - News
Tensions between Egypt and Ethiopia over the latter’s Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), being built on a tributary of the Nile, could ease after…
Creation of the AfCFTA: Tax Leaks and Economic Implications
I enjoy the CLANZ newsstand and find it highly relevant to my job. I definitely have forwarded various articles to my colleagues on occasion where there is a point…
Egypt, Ethiopia, Sudan say final agreement on Blue Nile dam ready by next month
The countries have been at odds over the filling and operation of the $4 billion Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), under construction near Ethiopia’s…
Egypt says tripartite US-hosted Nile dam talks still ongoing - Xinhua
30 (Xinhua) — Egyptian Foreign Ministry announced on Thursday that the tripartite U.S.-mediated talks over the disputed Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam…
3 African nations resolve issues ahead of filling Nile dam
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, is around 70% completed and will supply much-needed electricity to Ethiopia’s more than 100 million people. However…
Talks still ongoing between Egypt, Sudan, and Ethiopia in
Talks are still ongoing between Egypt, Sudan, and Ethiopia in Washington over Addis Ababa’s Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), an informed source…
Communal clashes in western Ethiopia kills 8
hosts the country’s largest development project, the 5,150 mega watts Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, which is under construction on the Blue Nile River.
Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam: Nile Negotiations
Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam: Nile Negotiations Continue in Washington. 29 January 2020 Mervyn Piesse, Research Manager, Global Food and Water…
Egypt, Sudan, Ethiopia to re-meet in US over Renaissance Dam
28 January in the United States (US)’s capital city of Washington DC to discuss the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, local media reported yesterday.
Egypt, Sudan, Ethiopia Officials Put Heads Together to Hammer Nile Dam Deal in Washington
A general view of the Blue Nile as it passes through the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, which has been a flash point for tensions between Egypt and…
Egypt's Foreign Minister arrives in Washington for GERD
the US administration, to finalize negotiations on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD). Previous meetings were held in January between the three…
Egypt's FM heads to Washington for Nile dam talks - Xinhua
Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry on Sunday flew to Washington for talks over the disputed Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on the Nile River.
Ethiopia, riparian states inch closer to deal over Nile water use
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam has been controversial to the three countries ever since its construction began in 2011. It has been delayed by seven…
Egyptian, Ethiopian, Sudanese meeting on GERD in Khartoum
17 that the Washington meeting on the controversial Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) due on January 28-29 has great importance to achieve…
Legal and technical experts meet in Khartoum to reach draft
Khartoum on Wednesday, with the aim of arriving at a draft agreement on filling and operating the contentious Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD).