AllAfrica News: Egypt

African Union Seeks to Seize Initiative Over Nile Dam Talks

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 19:41:47 GMT

[allAfrica] Cape Town -- Days after President Donald Trump accused Ethiopia of breaking a deal he had negotiated over Egypt's rights to water from the Nile, the African Union is kick-starting renewed trilateral talks on the issue between Ethiopia, Egypt and Sudan.

Nile Dam - Ethiopia Says Trump's Remarks an 'Instigator of War'

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 18:12:49 GMT

[Nation] US President Donald Trump's remarks suggesting Egypt may blow up the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (Gerd) has resulted in anger among Ethiopians across the globe.

Tripartite Nile Dam Talks to Resume After Trump Warning

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 17:56:11 GMT

[East African] Sudan has said it will hold a meeting on Tuesday with Egypt and Ethiopia on the controversial Nile dam project coming just days after US President Donald Trump warned it could trigger military action.

AU Chair Ramaphosa Announces New Round of African Talks on Nile Dam

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 16:15:24 GMT

[South Africa] His Excellency President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa, President of the Republic of South Africa and Chairperson of the African Union is pleased to announce that following extensive consultations with the Heads of State of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) Negotiation Parties -- His Excellency President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi of the Arab Republic of Egypt, His Excellency Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, and His Excellency Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok of the

Egypt Ready for Investment Projects in South Sudan

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 14:54:49 GMT

[Egypt Online] Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouli stressed on Monday that Egypt is ready to offer all support to South Sudan and set up investment projects in the brotherly country.

Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Irrigation of Sudan, Egypt and Ethiopia to Hold Meeting Tuesday

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 13:59:28 GMT

[SNA] Khartoum -- Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Irrigation to hold AU-brokered video conference meeting Tuesday to seek ways of resuming the tripartite negotiations over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam(GERD) at invitation from President of the South Africa and Chairman of the current session of the AU , Cyril Ramaphosa.

GERD Negotiations Resume After Seven-Week Break

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 09:44:53 GMT

[SAnews.gov.za] The trilateral negotiations on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) will resume on Tuesday, 27 October 2020, following a seven-week break.

Ethiopia Accuses Trump of Inciting 'War' Over Nile Dam

Sun, 25 Oct 2020 12:07:35 GMT

[DW] US President Donald Trump predicted that Egypt would "blow up" a mega-dam that Ethiopia is building on the Nile. Neighboring countries have criticized plans for the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam.

Negotiators Denounce Trump's Irresponsible Statement On GERD

Sun, 25 Oct 2020 09:56:32 GMT

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Chief Negotiators of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) have condemned the US President Donald Trump for interfering on internal matters of sovereign nations and disrupting the long standing and strong ties between Ethiopia and the U.S.

EU Calls for Resumption, Success of Negotiations On Renaissance Dam

Sun, 25 Oct 2020 09:55:59 GMT

[SNA] Khartoum -- The European Union has called on Ethiopia, Sudan and Egypt to work diligently to reach an agreement on the Renaissance Dam, warning that the time is now is for action and not for increased tension in the region.

Trump Warns Ethiopia of Egyptian Attack On Dam

Sat, 24 Oct 2020 15:06:47 GMT

[Independent (Kampala)] Washington -- President Donald Trump has voiced his concern about the failed talks on the building of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on the River Nile, saying he believes Egypt will launch an attack against it.

Foreign Ministry Welcomes Ceasefire Agreement in Libya

Fri, 23 Oct 2020 19:17:56 GMT

[Egypt Online] The Foreign Ministry welcomed on Friday the permanent ceasefire agreement reached between Libya's two main warring factions during their current talks talks in Geneva.

EOHR Launches the "Safe Streets for Egyptian Women" Campaign

Fri, 23 Oct 2020 13:09:49 GMT

[EOHR] On October 17, 2020, the Egyptian Organization for Human Rights (EOHR) launched a campaign entitled "Safe Streets for Egyptian Women" aimed at highlighting the gravity of incidents of harassment and violence faced by women on public roads. This reality threatens the lives, rights, and safety of Egyptian women. As such, it is crucial that we mobilize society against harassment and violence in order to confront these practices. In addition, the EOHR hopes to shed light on the laws against harassment and rape

Pitso Mosimane - a Sports History Inspiration for Africa

Fri, 23 Oct 2020 12:26:18 GMT

[Brand SA] In the last few years, Pitso "Jingles" Mosimane has written himself into the sports history books, as he led Mamelodi Sundowns to win the South African league title for the fifth time in seven years. He has lifted an incredible 11 trophies in his career thus far and was the first South African soccer coach to win the Confederation of African Football Champions League with Mamelodi Sundowns in 2016. On Wednesday, 30 September 2020, Mamelodi Sundowns announced that the Mosimane will depart from the football

Sisi Gives Green Light to Petroleum Minister to Amend Oil Exploration Agreement

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 18:56:27 GMT

[Egypt Online] President Abdel Fattah El Sisi issued on Thursday 22/10/2020 law no. 155 of 2020 to allow the minister of petroleum and mineral wealth to contract with the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC) and Tharwa Petroleum Co. to amend an agreement for oil exploration in east Abu Snan area in the Western Desert.

Egypt Reports 178 New Coronavirus Cases, 13 Deaths

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 14:31:59 GMT

[Egypt Online] The Health and the Ministry said that 178 new coronavirus cases were detected, upping the total number of confirmed cases reported in the country since the beginning of the outbreak to 105,883.

Sun Rays Illuminate Face of Ramses II in Aswan for 20 Minutes

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 14:31:27 GMT

[Egypt Online] Sun rays illuminated the face of Ramses II statue in its sanctuary in the Abu Simple temple in south Aswan on Thursday October 22,2020 for 20 minutes in a rare phenomenon that takes place twice a year.

Mass Executions Follow Suspicious Prison Killings

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 13:06:17 GMT

[HRW] Beirut -- Egyptian authorities executed 15 men convicted for alleged involvement in three cases of political violence as well as 2 women and 25 men convicted in criminal cases between October 3 and 13, 2020, Human Rights Watch said today. The authorities should immediately halt executions, and re-try those sentenced to death in grossly unfair trials.

Security Forces Abuse, Torture LGBT People

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 13:45:07 GMT

[HRW] Beirut -- Arbitrary Arrests, Discrimination, Entrapment, Privacy Violations

Human Rights Watch Submission to the Committee On the Elimination of Discrimination Against ...

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 13:43:10 GMT

[HRW] 79th Pre-Session