AllAfrica News: Egypt

Cautious Hopes for Slum Dwellers Relocated in Egypt Housing Project

Sat, 15 Aug 2020 07:57:27 GMT

[Thomson Reuters Foundation] In a compound in southeastern Cairo, Elham Fouad walks through a clean, organised street full of colourful buildings with her husband and young daughter.

Egyptian Prime Minister Arrives in Sudan On Saturday

Fri, 14 Aug 2020 07:18:53 GMT

[SNA] Khartoum, Aug.123 (SUNA) - Egyptian Premier, Dr. Mustafa Madboli will arrive in Sudan, next Saturday , in a one-day visit leading high level delegation including Ministers of Irrigation and Water Resources, Electricity and Renewable Energies, Health, Trade and Industry , in addition to, a number of officials representing ministries of Transport and Education.

Egypt's Stance On GERD - Fear of Water Supply Cut Vs Desire to Maintain Hegemony?

Fri, 14 Aug 2020 06:46:26 GMT

[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA- Egypt's stubborn stance during the negotiation of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) doesn't stem from fear that the dam will reduce its water supply. Rather, it is a result of concern that Ethiopia's development will threaten its hegemonic influence in the Nile Basin, assert scholars.

GERD Timely Completion Maximizes Gains, Minimizes the Costs

Fri, 14 Aug 2020 06:46:24 GMT

[Ethiopian Herald] Ethiopia still has the second-largest energy access deficit in Sub-Saharan Africa (after Nigeria), and the third in the world. About 56 percent of Ethiopia's population still does not have access to modern electricity (Ministry of Water Irrigation and Energy, 2020).

Binding Agreement Over GERD Is Not the Path to a Win-Win Solution

Fri, 14 Aug 2020 06:46:20 GMT

[Ethiopian Herald] Egypt's call for a binding agreement over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is not acceptable as it has to do with future and unpredictable climate issues and affects Ethiopian generations to come. In fact, such issues have to be dealt with at the time once the phenomenon comes about based on the contexts of the time.

'Chilling' Crackdown On Female Tiktok Users Must End

Thu, 13 Aug 2020 12:15:33 GMT

[AI London] The Egyptian authorities must immediately end their crackdown on women TikTok users being prosecuted on absurd charges of "indecency" and "violating family principles and values", Amnesty International said today.

'Ethiopia-US Relations Won't Be Marred By Unfounded Rumors,' Mofa

Tue, 11 Aug 2020 15:21:48 GMT

[Ethiopian Herald] Ethiopia -US ties will not be marred by currently unfounded rumors that are being circulated on various news outlets regarding US' role in GERD talks, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) said.

'We Do Not Have a Problem for Egypt Is Utilizing It. ...

Tue, 11 Aug 2020 08:16:23 GMT

[Ethiopian Herald] Today's exclusive guest is Ambassador Dina Mufti who is currently serving as the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia.

Egypt Mulls Law to Protect Women's Identities As Metoo Movement Escalates

Tue, 11 Aug 2020 07:14:10 GMT

[Thomson Reuters Foundation] Cairo -- Attitudes and laws may shift amid a 'tsunami' of testimonies from women as Egypt's #MeToo movement grows

Egyptian Senate Elections - a Moroccan to Lead Arab League Observation Mission

Mon, 10 Aug 2020 09:18:19 GMT

[MAP] Cairo -- The League of Arab States has appointed Moroccan diplomat Ahmed Rachid Khattabi to lead its delegation to observe the Egyptian Senate elections, the first round of which will be held on 11-12 August.

SA Commends GERD Negotiation Progress

Fri, 07 Aug 2020 13:10:16 GMT

[SAnews.gov.za] The South African government has commended African Union (AU) Heads of State for working towards an amicable solution to the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD).

Egypt, Sudan Lose the Most Over Unnecessary GERD Tripartite Delay

Fri, 07 Aug 2020 09:30:55 GMT

[Ethiopian Herald] Their recent behaviors sharply contradict previous interest for speedy deal

Mofa Says U.S. Pressure On Ethiopia Likely to Damage GERD Talks

Fri, 07 Aug 2020 09:30:37 GMT

[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA - Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the U.S. and the World Bank's attempt to pressure Ethiopia into signing lopsided agreement is only going to damage the resumed Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) tripartite negotiation among Ethiopia, Sudan and Egypt.

Mohamed Monir's Death of Covid-19 Is a Warning Sign for Journalists Held in Egypt's Prisons

Fri, 07 Aug 2020 08:42:21 GMT

[CPJ] "I am very sick! I need oxygen therapy. Someone help me! Someone please help me get admitted to the Moneera hospital! I am very sick! Please do something before I completely run out of breath!"