The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (Photo: EBC) Addis Abeba – Having begun construction nearly 14 years ago, the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is scheduled for inauguration in September 2025. During a parliamentary address two months ago, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced this milestone and formally invited Egypt, Sudan, and all Nile Basin countries to attend …

“Egypt ‘scrambling to create obstacles”: Eng. Ashebir Balcha. Photo: EEP Addis Abeba – Egypt is “scrambling to create obstacles” following Ethiopia’s announcement that the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is set to be inaugurated soon, according to Engineer Asheber Balcha, CEO of Ethiopian Electric Power (EEP). Speaking at a press briefing held today at the …

“Egypt ‘scrambling to create obstacles”: Eng. Ashebir Balcha. Photo: EEP Addis Abeba – Egypt is “scrambling to create obstacles” following Ethiopia’s announcement that the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is set to be inaugurated soon, according to Engineer Asheber Balcha, CEO of Ethiopian Electric Power (EEP). Speaking at a press briefing held today at the …

High-level Egyptian delegation with Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni in Entebbe. Photo: FM Badr Abdelatty Addis Abeba – Egypt steps up its lobbying efforts over the Nile River by dispatching top officials to Uganda, as Ethiopia maintained its longstanding position that the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) serves regional development and poses no harm to downstream …

High-level Egyptian delegation with Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni in Entebbe. Photo: FM Badr Abdelatty Addis Abeba – Egypt steps up its lobbying efforts over the Nile River by dispatching top officials to Uganda, as Ethiopia maintained its longstanding position that the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) serves regional development and poses no harm to downstream …

(Photo: Daily News Egypt) Addis Abeba– Eritrea and Egypt have rejected the involvement of non-coastal states in Red Sea security, stating that the waterway’s governance “should be led by coastal nations,” following a visit by Eritrea’s Foreign Minister Osman Saleh to Cairo on Sunday, according to the Egyptian presidency. Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, Egypt’s presidential spokesperson, …

(Photo: Daily News Egypt) Addis Abeba– Eritrea and Egypt have rejected the involvement of non-coastal states in Red Sea security, stating that the waterway’s governance “should be led by coastal nations,” following a visit by Eritrea’s Foreign Minister Osman Saleh to Cairo on Sunday, according to the Egyptian presidency. Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, Egypt’s presidential spokesperson, …

Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) (Photo: ENA) Addis Abeba– Habtamu Itefa (PhD), Minister of Water and Energy, stated that water ministers from Nile Basin countries visited the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) despite Egypt’s attempts to dissuade them, adding that the visit contributed to “undermining those who stand against Ethiopia.” Habtamu told state media that …

Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) (Photo: ENA) Addis Abeba– Habtamu Itefa (PhD), Minister of Water and Energy, stated that water ministers from Nile Basin countries visited the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) despite Egypt’s attempts to dissuade them, adding that the visit contributed to “undermining those who stand against Ethiopia.” Habtamu told state media that …

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty hosts Djiboutian Foreign Minister Mahmoud Ali Youssouf in Cairo for talks on bilateral ties, Red Sea security, and regional cooperation. (Photo: Egypt Daily) Addis Abeba– Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held separate talks on Sunday, 2 February, 2025, in Cairo with his Djiboutian and Sudanese counterparts, focusing on Red Sea …