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EGYPT AND SUDAN DISCUSS BILATERAL WATER COOPERATION

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EGYPT AND SUDAN DISCUSS BILATERAL WATER COOPERATION

Egypt’s Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Hani Sweilam arrived in Sudan on Saturday on an official two-day visit to discuss bilateral relations with his Sudanese counterpart Daw Al-Bayt Abdel Rahman.

It’s Sweilam’s first visit to Sudan since he assumed his position in August 2022. 

Sweilam stressed the strength and …

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EGYPT AND SUDAN MINSTERS DISCUSS ELECTRICAL INTERCONNECTION

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EGYPT AND SUDAN MINSTERS DISCUSS ELECTRICAL INTERCONNECTION

Egyptian Ambassador in Khartoum Hossam Eissa and Sudanese Minister of Electricity and Energy Mohamed Abdullah met and reviewed underway efforts for electrical interconnection between both countries.

On 23 February 2022, the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company, headed by Eng. Sabah Mashali began developing and raising the capacity of the first phase …

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DAL GROUP TO BUILD NEW PORT IN SUDAN RED SEA

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DAL GROUP TO BUILD NEW PORT IN SUDAN RED SEA

The president of the DAL Group, businessman Osama Daoud, announced that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will build a new port in the Red Sea in Sudan as part of the new investment deal between the UAE and Sudan.

The deal, which represents the first major foreign partnership in Port …

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EGYPT HOPING TO REACH GERD DAM AGREEMENT

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EGYPT HOPING TO REACH GERD DAM AGREEMENT

The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) project is still having issues with all three parties involved (Sudan, Egypt and Ethiopia) still yet to come to a conclusion on way to settle their dilemma.

However, in a interview with the BBC, Egypt Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli has reaffirmed that Cairo is …

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GERD PROJECT TALKS REACH ANOTHER DEADLOCK

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GERD PROJECT TALKS REACH ANOTHER DEADLOCK

Egypt, Sudan and Ethiopia failed to achieve a breakthrough in the African Union-led talks to revolve their years-long dispute over the controversial dam that Ethiopia is building on the Blue Nile, the three countries announced on Sunday.

Foreign and irrigation ministers of the three nations met online for the second …

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SUDAN GOVT. BEGINS GERD NEGOTIATION

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SUDAN GOVT. BEGINS GERD NEGOTIATION

Sudan government has announced that the GERD negotiation has resumed after a meeting was held.

According to the press release, “Negotiations on the Filling and Operations of the Great Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), resumed on Monday the 10th of August, at the invitation of the African Union; in attendance are …

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SUDAN GOVERNOR HALT ALL PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS

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SUDAN GOVERNOR HALT ALL PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS

Governor of Nahr El-Neil state in Sudan has halt all projects under the state government.

According to Governor Amna Ahmed Al-Mekki, the state want to review all projects and programs that are meant to kick-off this year under their jurisdiction.

She issues the directive during a meeting held at the …

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AFRICA UNION, THE BEST PLACE TO SOLVE GERD ISSUES

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AFRICA UNION, THE BEST PLACE TO SOLVE GERD ISSUES

The unending negotiation battle between Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan over the Ethiopian Grand Renaissance Dam (GERD) should be resolved at the African Union (AU).

So far, the three countries have made major progress on the dispute in talks mediated by the African Union; and they have agreed to continue negotiating …

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GERD NEGOTIATION BETWEEN EGYPT, ETHIOPIA AND SUDAN

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GERD NEGOTIATION BETWEEN EGYPT, ETHIOPIA AND SUDAN

GERD – Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is a controversial dam between Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan. This mega project is the subject of international deliberations. The United States and other countries are acting as observers and/ or arbitrators as Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan agree on the comprehensive filling and operation of …

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WHY ETHIOPIA-EGYPT GERD DAM WAR IS GOOD

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WHY ETHIOPIA-EGYPT GERD DAM WAR IS GOOD

The continue war over the 145-metre-high, 1.8-kilometre-long Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) between Ethiopia and Egypt is set to continue with both parties still yet to agree on technical term as Sudan is cut in the middle.

When completed, the Dam will become the largest hydropower plant in Africa. With …

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SUDAN REJECTS ETHIOPIA PROPOSAL FOR RENAISSANCES DAM

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SUDAN REJECTS ETHIOPIA PROPOSAL FOR RENAISSANCES DAM

Sudan Government has rejects Ethiopia’s first proposal for the renaissances dam project. The proposal was reject after Sudan Prime Minister Abadalla Hamdok instead called for a tripartite agreement between Khartoum, Addis Ababa and Cairo.

The rejection from Sudan now means that there can’t be any deal that may sideline Egypt, …

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SUDAN PM REVIEW PROGRESS ON RENAISSANCE DAM NEGOTIATION

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SUDAN PM REVIEW PROGRESS ON RENAISSANCE DAM NEGOTIATION

After the agreement between Egypt, Sudan and Ethiopia, Sudan PM review details with negotiating team

Over the past couple of months, all three-nation involved in the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam has been in a serious negotiation over the dam construction. After the agreement during the last meeting held in united …

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WASHINGTON MAKES FINAL DECISIONS ON GRED

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WASHINGTON MAKES FINAL DECISIONS ON GRED

The long awaited decision on the GRED issues has finally been stroke.

The round of talks on Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam(GERD) held in Washington, US , during February 12-13 with participation of Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Irrigation of Sudan, Egypt and Ethiopia, was concluded and issued a joint statement.…

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EGYPT AND SUDAN KICKS OFF ELECTRICITY INTERCONNECTION PROJECT

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EGYPT AND SUDAN KICKS OFF ELECTRICITY INTERCONNECTION PROJECT

Egypt and Sudan will to begin the project to link both national grids.

The project which is expected to operate at a total capacity of 50MW and further rise to a total capacity of 240MW by the end of this year.

Sudan has offered USD20 million of the USD31.74 million …

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SIEMENS COMPLETES TOSHKA ELECTRICAL SUBSTATION IN EGYPT

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SIEMENS COMPLETES TOSHKA ELECTRICAL SUBSTATION IN EGYPT

Siemens completes Toshka Electricity substation that will dispatch around 4000 MW of electricity in Egypt.

Siemens has completed the construction of  the new Toshka Electrical Substation in Egypt. The new 220kv Air-Insulated Substation (AIS) will dispatch around 4000MW of electricity to secure reliable power transmission. It will also help to …

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SUDANESE POUND INCREASES VALUE FOR THE FIRST TIME

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SUDANESE POUND INCREASES VALUE FOR THE FIRST TIME

The value of Sudanese pound increases for the first time after devaluation.

According to bankers, the Sudanese pound have gained weight as it now values at 46.95 to the US dollar. This is the first rise since the devaluation of the Sudanese national currency. The devaluation is a new strategy …

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NOKIA TO DELIVER ULTRA-BROADBAND TO SUDAN.

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NOKIA TO DELIVER ULTRA-BROADBAND TO SUDAN.

The Finnish telecommunications and technology company, Nokia, has partnered with Sudanese telecom and Internet firm, Sudatel.

Both companies aim to deliver ultra-broadband services to Sudan. Hence, the trial of Nokia 4.5G Pro, Nokia 4.9G, and 5G mobile technologies.

The joint venture will also introduce Nokia’s fixed fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) portfolio, initially …

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Egypt president Sisi makes peace with Sudan

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Egypt president Sisi makes peace with Sudan

Egypt President Sisi said there is no conspiracy against Sudan and has no plan to fight in reference to the rising tension. 

Relations have deteriorated in recent weeks, including over a Sudan-Turkey naval agreement that angered Cairo and an ongoing dispute over a dam Ethiopia is building on the Nile …

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