Nile

NAIROBI, Kenya – Ethiopia now finds itself alone in the tussle over the Nile waters. Sudan has aligned its stance with Egypt about a fresh treaty activated recently, governing the vital lifeline of the Nile Basin. According to Sudan Tribune's informed insiders, Ali Youssef, the newly appointed Foreign Minister of Sudan, chatted by phone with his Egyptian counterpart Sameh Shoukry to tackle the central issue of the Nile Basin dispute. This dialogue came hot on the heels of a controversial Nile Basin…

The saga surrounding the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is tangled with Ethiopia’s Red Sea ambitions, lighting up disputes along multiple fronts. Embarking on the intricate mission of fair Nile River usage, the freshly minted Nile River Basin Commission (NRBC) faces a rocky road. Conflicts simmering in the Horn of Africa add fuel to the fire. October 13 marked a turning point as the Cooperative Framework Agreement on the Nile sprang to life, transitioning us from the old Nile Basin Initiative to something fresh. The…

NAIROBI, Kenya - Egypt and Sudan have firmly squashed a fresh accord about the Nile’s waters ratified under the Nile River Basin Cooperative Framework Agreement (CFA). This has charged up a simmering rift in the Horn of Africa. With six upstream nations giving the nod to the pact this week, tensions among Nile-dependent countries are now bubbling over. The majestic Nile traces its beginnings to both Lake Victoria and the Ethiopian Highlands. Historically heavyweight players, Cairo and Khartoum stressed that the new deal…

Mogadishu (AX) — Egypt and Sudan are fiercely opposed to the newly approved Nile River Basin Cooperative Framework Agreement (CFA), signaling a fresh chapter in a longstanding dispute over precious water resources. Ratified by six countries upstream, the CFA came into effect on October 13, further widening the gulf among Nile Basin nations. Cairo and Khartoum, long heavyweights in debates over Nile waters, released a stern joint statement after convening the Egyptian-Sudanese Permanent Joint Technical Commission for the…

On February 19, 2022, the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam stands impressively. The Nile Basin Cooperative Framework Agreement (CFA) officially gained momentum on Sunday. This occurred despite ongoing opposition from Egypt and Sudan, as mentioned by the Ethiopian prime minister, according to Anadolu. This agreement opens the doors to the Nile River Basin Commission (NRBC). This new body aims to foster a spirit of harmony among the Basin countries regarding the management of the Nile. Egypt and Sudan have continued their…

Egypt's Al-Sisi Stands Firm on Nile Water Dispute With Ethiopia CAIRO, Egypt - Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi has pledged to safeguard the waters of the Nile River amidst escalating tensions with Ethiopia over the Grand Renaissance Dam constructed on the Blue Nile. Egypt has long contended that Ethiopia’s damming efforts have curtailed the water flow downstream, severely affecting countless lives across the nation. In response, Egypt proposed a measured approach to filling the dam, an idea swiftly nixed by the…

At the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly on Saturday, September 29, 2024, Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty stepped up to the podium to discuss critical issues facing his nation. In his address, Abdelatty vocalized Egypt’s deep concerns over the ongoing Nile River water crisis, condemning any unilateral actions that imperil Somalia’s sovereignty. Touching on the Nile River predicament, Abdelatty stressed Egypt's approach hinges on mutual benefits and equitable utilization while safeguarding…

CAIRO, Egypt - In the wake of rising tensions, Egypt has pledged to safeguard the Nile's waters and uphold Somalia’s sovereignty, particularly in light of Ethiopia's ambitious Grand Renaissance Dam (GERD) project. Badr Abdelatty, serving as Egypt's foreign affairs chief, underscored that Egypt’s approach to the Nile River dispute aims for a win-win resolution, ensuring no detriment comes to downstream nations reliant on the river for their livelihoods. He bluntly accused Ethiopia of defying international norms by acting…

In response, Ethiopia boldly declared that Egypt “must abandon its aggressive approach,” firmly restating that any discussions on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) are firmly within Ethiopia's jurisdiction. This latest back-and-forth fuels the enduring diplomatic friction between the two nations, intensifying fears of further escalation. Why is the GERD causing such a stir? Back in 2011, Ethiopia laid the first stone for what would become a landmark project to bring electricity to millions of its citizens, half of…

Ethiopia Calls on Egypt to Reconsider Stance on Nile Dam Amid Growing Tensions ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — Ethiopia is pressing Egypt to rethink its "hostile tactics" concerning the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), as tensions escalate over the Nile River's water management. This plea arises from Egypt's recent correspondence with the UN Security Council. In that letter, Egypt accused Ethiopia of violating international norms by filling the dam without a tripartite agreement. The GERD, perched on the Blue Nile in…