Al-Sisi welcomes Trump offer to resume Nile mediation as Sudan backs US initiative
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi welcomed a letter from US President Donald Trump on Saturday offering to relaunch American mediation in the long-running dispute over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), reaffirming Cairo’s commitment to cooperation while stressing that the
Trump offers to restart U.S. mediation in Nile water dispute between Egypt and Ethiopia
U.S. President Donald J. Trump has offered to restart American mediation between Egypt, Ethiopia, and Sudan to resolve the long-standing dispute over the Nile River and the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), according to a letter addressed to Egyptian President
Al-Sisi: Egypt seeks binding Nile agreement with Ethiopia
President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi said on Saturday that Egypt’s only dispute with Ethiopia concerns the protection of its rights to Nile waters and the need to reach a legally binding agreement on Ethiopia’s dam, stressing that Cairo remains committed to
Ethiopia’s ‘unpredictable’ GERD releases trigger major Blue Nile swings: Egypt’s irrigation ministry
Egypt accused Ethiopia on Saturday of operating the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) in a “unilateral and hydrologically inconsistent” manner, saying abrupt and irregular water releases in recent weeks have caused pronounced fluctuations along the Blue Nile. Cairo said the
Al-Sisi calls for legally binding Nile Dam agreement as Egypt opens 8th Cairo Water Week
Egypt officially opened the eighth edition of Cairo Water Week on Sunday under the patronage of President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi. The event, running through 16 October, brings together ministers, policymakers, and experts from around 50 countries to discuss innovative solutions
AliExpress expands local currency payment options for shoppers in Egypt, across Africa
AliExpress, the global online retail marketplace, has announced a major expansion in its payment options for shoppers across Africa, including Egypt, South Africa, Algeria, Ethiopia, Morocco, and Tanzania. This initiative, launched in March, aims to provide a more seamless and
Ethiopia at a Crossroads: Amhara Conflict Threatens National Unity, Warns African Narratives Study
A new study by African Narratives, a Pan-African non-profit research organisation, paints a concerning picture of Ethiopia under the leadership of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, arguing that his policies have significantly impacted the nation’s security, stability, unity, and overall political,
Egyptian Minister praises Nile Basin consultations, voices GERD concerns
Egypt’s Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, Hani Sewilam, has commended the recent ministerial decision to launch a consultative process involving seven Nile Basin countries to explore a path forward based on consensus. The countries involved are Uganda, South Sudan,
Egyptian, Somali Foreign Ministers discuss ties, regional cooperation
Egypt’s Foreign Minister, Badr Abdelatty, and his Somali counterpart, Ahmed Moalim Fiqi, spoke by phone to discuss the relationship between their two countries and regional cooperation. The conversation took place following recent summits involving both countries. During the call, Minister
Eritrea, Egypt, and Somalia Leaders Issue Joint Communiqué, Affirming Regional Stability and Cooperation
Leaders from Eritrea, Egypt, and Somalia met in the Eritrean capital on Thursday for a Tripartite Summit focused on strengthening relations between the three countries and addressing regional security concerns. The summit resulted in a joint communiqué outlining key areas