Tag: Sudan
Ethiopia labels Egypt’s attempt to involve Arab nations as ‘futile exercise’
Ethiopia rejected the attempts of Egypt and Sudan to involve Arab countries on the matters of Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam.
Ethiopia, Sudan border dispute escalates
The war of words between Sudan and Ethiopia intensified as the two accuse each other of trying to escalate the already tense situation in border areas.
Tensions escalate as Sudanese forces gather near Ethiopian border
Tensions on the border of Ethiopia and Sudan are escalating following troop pile up by Sudanese Rapid Support Forces along the borderlines of Ethiopia and Sudan.
GERD negotiation resumes with Sudan’s reservations
The on and off negotiations between Ethiopia, Sudan and Egypt regarding the first filling and operation of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) have resumed with Sudan’s strong opposition to the procedures.
End in sight
As the filling of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is approaching, Ethiopia is maintaining its stance focusing on sharing the water of the Nile equitably. However, Cairo has ratcheted up the outdated principle of historical rights, which has been rejected by Ethiopia, repetitively.