The $4 billion Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) was announced in early 2011, as Egypt was in political upheaval following a popular uprising that…
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Washington to facilitate talks on controversial Renaissance Dam
The huge project, named Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), is the subject of dispute, mainly between Ethiopia and Egypt. Egypt, which relies almost…
Nile Powers Set New Deadline to End Dam Spat After Trump Meeting
The under-construction Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam in the Benishangul-Gumuz Region of Ethiopia on May 21. Photographer: Zacharias Abubeker/…
Trump voices support for talks on disputed Ethiopia dam
Egypt fears the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) could restrict already scarce supplies of water from the Nile, on which it is almost entirely dependent.
Egypt's FM heads to Washington for US-sponsored Nile dam talks - Xinhua
Ethiopia started building the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) in 2011, while Egypt is concerned that the dam might affect its 55.5-billion-cubic-meter…
Egypt's FM heads to Washington for Ethiopian dam negotiations
headed on Sunday to Washington to attend the negotiations on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam on November 6 between Egypt, Sudan, and Ethiopia…
AWIEF calls for African women's inclusion in AfCFTA
The resolution states that:”The African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA), is a monumental milestone on Africa’s developmental roadmap that must be
Egypt, Ethiopia: Addis Ababa Confirms Participation in US
6 over the controversial Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) project, the Anadolu news agency reported Oct. 31. Nevertheless, Addis Ababa has…
Egypt expects to reach tripartite deal over Ethiopian dam
on Thursday that Egypt is looking forward to signing a tripartite legal deal with Ethiopia and Sudan over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) issue.
US to host meeting in November on Ethiopian Dam dispute
November 6 to resume negotiations on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam conflict, according to a statement issued by Shoukry on Tuesday, October 29.
U.S. Treasury Calls Ethiopia, Egypt and World Bank to Nile Talks
Global powers stepping up efforts to calm dispute over dam. Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam in May 2019. Photographer: Zacharias Abubeker/Bloomberg…
AfroChampions Initiative presents $1trn AfCFTA investment
The forum is designed to encourage lively debate between the private sector, government and civil society. Though 54 countries have signed the AfCFTA and 28…
ATCG participates in African Union Roundtable on AfCFTA
Nadine El-Hakim, an adviser to the AU Chairperson and Mr. Willie Shumba, an AfCFTA senior expert at the AU. Also in attendance were many observers from…
Technology Will Play Integral Role In The Implementation Of AfCFTA - Country Director
The Country Director of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) Policy Network, Ghana and Diaspora, Louis Yaw Afful has said technology is…
Egypt Says Washington to Host Nov. 6 Meeting on Ethiopia Dam Dispute
Egypt is worried that the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), under construction near Ethiopia’s border with Sudan, will restrict supplies of already scarce…
The AfCFTA is a giant step forward. But it remains just the start.
A significant and historic step was taken on 30 May, as the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) came into effect. What does this all mean, and is it cause…
Egypt's Ex-Minister of Water denies fake news on Ethiopia's dam
that he had no knowledge about the 2015 declaration of principles on the controversial Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) when he was in office.
Solutions to Ethiopian dam crisis difficult but possible
Negotiations over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) are deadlocked, but they will be “resumed,” according to Egyptian President Abdel Fattah…
Geingob drums up support for AfCFTA in Russia
The AfCFTA four promises to unlock Africa’s economic potential and bolster regional and continental economic integration and trade, he said before inviting”Our…
Can Egypt and Ethiopia resolve their dispute over water?
Ethiopia says the five-billion-dollar Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam near the border with Sudan will be a massive boost to the economy. Egypt fears that will…
Back from Sochi: Sisi talked Russian investments, relieved
commission that supervises the construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, following days of tensions between the two countries over the issue.
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) enters into force
The entry into force of the AfCFTA is marked by the speed at which African countries worked together within a year to establish a regional trading block to promote…
Africa: The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA
The entry into force of the AfCFTA is also marked by the speed at which African countries worked together within a year to establish a regional trading block to…
Egypt, Ethiopia agree to resume technical discussions on Grand Renaissance Dam
by a technical committee trying to agree on the operating terms of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), an Egyptian presidency spokesman said.
Egypt accepts US invitation for meeting over Ethiopia dam dispute
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is designed to be the centrepiece of Ethiopia’s bid to become Africa’s biggest power exporter [File: Tiksa Negeri/Reuters].
'AfCFTA set to bolster Ghana economy'
Already ranked 113 out of 190 economies in terms of the ease of doing business, the recently signed African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) may…
Ghana leads AfCFTA'S cyber security efforts
Since the success of AfCFTA will therefore largely be dependent on digitalization, it has become imperative for stakeholders in the sector to develop cyber security…
A revolutionary Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam
Once again, negotiations over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, known as GERD, have been stymied. Since the January 25 revolution broke out eight…
AfCFTA: Integrated African market to benefit over 1 billion people
The AfCFTA would combine market integration with infrastructure development, and industrial development to boost intra-Africa trade and sustainable economic…
Tensions rise between Ethiopia and Egypt over use of river Nile
The $4.8bn Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), near the border with Sudan, will be the largest hydropower project in Africa when completed in 2022.
Egypt to press for outside mediator in Ethiopia dam dispute
Egypt sees the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) as an existential risk, fearing it will threaten scarce water supplies in Egypt and power generation at…
Ethiopia will not accept mediation on the dam but tripartite
reiterated on Thursday that it will not accept any mediation regarding talks over the filling and operation of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD).
AfCFTA: Potential Problems for a Single-Market Africa
AfCFTA: Potential Problems for a Single-Market Africa. Situation Reports – October 18, 2019. By Arman Sidhu. KENYA, Mombasa: Photograph taken by the Kenyan…
Egyptian Strategic Studies Center issues special edition on
Center for Strategic Studies (ECSS) has released a new edition on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), entitled “Renaissance Dam: Dimensions…
Trade within ECOWAS to drop further, defying AfCFTA agenda
With the continued closure of the Nigerian land borders for almost two months, members of the Organised Private Sector (OPS), have raised concerns about the…
Ethiopian dam is public opinion issue -- Expert
Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam – Reuters. Ethiopian dam is public opinion issue — Expert. By: MENA. Tue, Oct. 15, 2019. CAIRO – 15 October 2019: Director…
Egypt, Ethiopia struggles to overcome Nile dam obstacles
The construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam or the GERD, the largest hydroelectric dam project in Africa, has poisoned relations between Egypt…
Egypt raises concerns about Ethiopia's GERD with German
meeting in Cairo on Tuesday with the ambassadors of Germany, Italy and China, to discuss the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, the foreign ministry said.
Leaders of Egypt and Ethiopia to meet on Nile dam standoff: Sisi
A long-running diplomatic standoff over building and operating the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam has heightened tensions between the two countries.
Sisi to meet Ethiopia's Abiy Ahmed in Moscow over GERD
soon meet with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed in the Russian capital Moscow to discuss the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) dilemma.
Egypt’s Sisi, Ethiopia PM Stress Need to Overcome Nile Dam Obstacles
Khartoum that progress was made but differences on filling the giant reservoir and operating rules of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam remain unsettled.
Egypt, Ethiopia highlight overcoming obstacles to Nile dam
of overcoming all obstacles facing the tripartite negotiations over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) that Ethiopia is building on the Nile River.
AfCFTA presents potential to African youth - experts
Delegates interact during a break at the YouthConnekt Africa 2019 Summit at Kigali Arena. With the African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement (AfCFTA),…
AfCFTA positive on tax revenues
While the AfCFTA agreement has created a lot of opportunities for Africa as a continent, there are still other countries concerned about the tax revenue loss brought…
Ethiopia Condemns Egyptian Proposal for Nile Water Usage
The $4 billion Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is one of the largest infrastructure projects ever undertaken in Africa. Ethiopia hopes to complete it by 2022 and…
Egypt denounces Ethiopia for moving ahead with Nile dam amid water: shortage fears
has heightened tension between the countries, which have held on-again-off-again talks over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) for years.
Ethiopia says Egypt trying to maintain 'colonial era' grip over Nile
The comments highlight the difficulties finding a compromise between the two countries over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD). Two rounds of…
Ethiopia ready to reach deal with Egypt, Sudan on
Egypt welcomed the statement issued by the White House regarding the ongoing negotiations on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), Presidency…
Ethiopia on Egypt's proposal to fill Renaissance Dam: 'tricky yet ridiculous'
is another serious point, and if accepted by Addis Ababa, it will leave the reservoir of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam without water,” explained Ahmad.
Egypt says talks over Ethiopia's Nile dam deadlocked, calls for mediation
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), announced in 2011, is designed to be the centerpiece of the Horn of Africa country’s bid to become the…
Egypt welcomes White House statement on Renaissance
ongoing negotiations to reach a cooperative, sustainable, and mutually beneficial agreement on filling and operating the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam.
Gigantic Nile dam prompts clash between Egypt and Ethiopia
Egypt is concerned that Ethiopia is moving too fast to complete the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam and that its timetable will create water and food scarcity…
AfCFTA: Opportunities for Nigeria's National Development
Mr. Desmond Guobadia, Chairman of the Presidential Technical Committee on the AFCFTA, recently gave insight into the opportunities for Nigeria within the…
West Africa: Ecowas Urges Liberia to Ratify AfCFTA Agreement
The AfCFTA is a trade agreement subsisting among 27 African Union member states. It was signed in Kigali, Rwanda on 21 March 2018. As of July 2019, 54 states…
ECOWAS urges Liberia to ratify AfCFTA Agreement
The AfCFTA is a trade agreement subsisting among 27 African Union member states. It was signed in Kigali, Rwanda on 21 March 2018. As ofJuly 2019, 54 states…
Establish Specialised Agency to Harness AfCFTA Opportunities, Afreximbank Tells Nigeria
Establish Specialised Agency to Harness AfCFTA Opportunities, Afreximbank Tells Nigeria. editorOctober 3, 2019 9:54 Am. By Ndubuisi Francis in Abuja.
Egypt hardens rhetoric on Ethiopia's Blue Nile dam
Construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam on the Blue Nile is due to be completed next year, likely reducing Egypt’s water flow. Ethiopia’s Grand…
Borderless Alliance, GSA hold multi-stakeholder dialogue on
The multi-stakeholder dialogue was to highlight the opportunities and challenges associated with the implementation of the ETLS and AfCFTA for governments…
Ethiopia dam official blames construction delays on conglomerate METEC
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, announced in 2011, was designed to generate more than 6,000 megawatts in a region that struggles to produce…
Quality to drive Zambia's position in AfCFTA
THE African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), which will involve the free movement of goods and services across the continent…
Renaissance Dam negotiations between Egypt and Ethiopia
Egyptian officials regarding ongoing negotiations with Ethiopia over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), government sources told Mada Masr.
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).
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…
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…
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…
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).
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Egypt asks Ethiopia to fill Renaissance Dam within 7 years
Irrigation and Energy, Seleshi Bekele, has said that Egypt officially requested that the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) be filled within seven years.
Ghana might suffer if AFCFTA integration is not done properly
The President of the Ghana Union of Traders Association, Dr. Joseph Obeng has told traders in Ghana, to take advantage of the African Free Continental Free…
Leveraging AfCFTA to Drive Digital Trade in Africa
AfCFTA presents itself as a”new dawn” for Africa and aims to bring together 55 African countries to create a single market with a combined GDP of USD 2.5 trillion…
Namibia's AfCFTA tariff sacrifice scrutinised - Truth, for its own
UNCTAD, the trade body of the United Nations, predicts that reducing intra-African tariffs under AfCFTA”could bring US$3.6 billion (more than N$54 billion) in…
Next meeting on Ethiopian Renaissance Dam postponed until
At the talks, the Egyptian delegation handed the Ethiopian side its vision for filling and operating the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD). In a statement…
Implementation of AfCFTA to generate jobs for Ghanaian youth
The government of Ghana expects the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to generate many job opportunities for the teeming…
Akufo-Addo opens conference on implementation of AfCFTA
Akufo-Addo opens conference on implementation of AfCFTA today. Mon, 19 Aug 2019 Source: Class FM. President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo will today,…
FOREX ban on food importation will not affect AfCFTA Emefiele
CBN Governor, Mr. Gowdin Emefiele has said that the planned FOREX restrictions on food items import in Nigeria will not affect the AfCFTA.
SMEs are crucial for Ghana's participation in the AfCFTA
Speaking at the Graphic Business/ Stanbic Bank Breakfast Meeting, PwC Ghana Partner Edward Gomado has reiterated the need to support the small and…
Will the AfCFTA Open the Gateway for Women in Agribusiness?
The AfCFTA represents the injection of a new dynamism into Africa’s development using a regional approach that opens a new canvas for generating development…
Ezekwesili tasks African youths on making a success of AfCFTA as Kigali meet-up flags off
The panel discussed wide-ranging topics from what it means to be African, the various issues that need to be solved for the AfCFTA to succeed, as well as the role…
The AfCFTA could spark Shenzhen-like transformation of Africa's manufacturing
Just around this time, as Shenzhen’s manufacturing and technology industries bloomed, Africa’s was dwindling after having risen remarkably from the late 60s…
AfCFTA under threat of poor power supply as TCN MD proffers solution.
AfCFTA under threat of poor power supply as TCN MD proffers solution. The Managing Director of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Usman…
Morocco's Trade with Africa could triple with AfCFTA - Conjuncture Center
With the effective establishment of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), trade between Morocco and Africa, which currently account for 5.4% of…
Nigerian traders seek National Assembly's ratification of
The AfCFTA aims to create a single continental market for goods and services, with free movement of people and investments. ADVERTISEMENT. It covers…
President Kagame to private sector: make AfCFTA work
The AfCFTA is a continental agreement that seeks to create a single market for goods and services, with free movement of business persons and investments. The…