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President Sisi: Egypt demands Nile water rights, binding agreement with Ethiopia on Ethiopian dam

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 - 01:36 GMT

Recognizing the close link between Egypt and the Horn of Africa region, the country emphasizes the importance of achieving and maintaining regional stability and securing navigation in the Red Sea, which are key elements for both regional and international security. In this context, Egypt intends to participate in the new African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) and is actively working to secure the necessary funding for the mission.

Cairo Water Week kicks off under patronage of President Sisi

Sun, 12 Oct 2025 - 09:36 GMT

This year’s edition is held under the theme " "Innovative Solutions for Climate Resilience and Water Sustainability,” to tackle regional and global water security challenges.

President Sisi: Egypt will not stand idly by in the face of Ethiopia's irresponsible approach to protect its interests and water security

Sun, 12 Oct 2025 - 09:22 GMT

President Sisi stated that just days after the Ethiopian dam was inaugurated, concrete evidence emerged supporting Egypt's call for a legally binding agreement between the involved parties to govern the dam's operation.

Egyptian, Sudanese FMs affirm rejection of unilateral actions in the Nile River

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 - 01:08 GMT

The Foreign Minister reaffirmed Egypt’s consistent position in support of Sudan’s security, stability, unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity. He stressed the importance of maintaining and supporting Sudan’s national institutions and emphasized Egypt’s keenness to engage positively with various efforts aimed at achieving a ceasefire in Sudan and alleviating the humanitarian suffering of the brotherly Sudanese people.

Trump says he succeeded in averting potential war between Egypt, Ethiopia over controversial dam

Sun, 21 Sep 2025 - 02:02 GMT

In his Sunday speech at the Founder's Dinner of the fourth annual American Cornerstone Institute at the Mount Vernon estate in Virginia, Trump said, "They built a dam in Ethiopia that affects the Nile River, and I think it is a big problem."

Sisi affirms Egypt ready to contribute in financing Angolo Dam project between Ughanda, Kenya

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 - 01:53 GMT

Both leaders discussed ways to advance and strengthen bilateral relations between the two brotherly countries, in addition to a number of regional and international issues of common interest.

Sisi: Anyone who thinks Egypt will turn a blind eye to its water rights is 'mistaken'

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 - 01:38 GMT

This came during President El-Sisi's speech at a joint press conference following talks with his Ugandan counterpart Yoweri Kaguta Museveni.

Renaissance Dam constructed without sufficient consultations or proper studies: Egypt’s Water Minister

Sat, 07 Dec 2024 - 11:15 GMT

He criticized the Ethiopian approach of attempting to establish a fait accompli, lacking the political will to negotiate a mutually agreed solution, while seeking to justify unilateral policies under the guise of development rights.

Egypt invests LE106M in irrigation works in Africa in 2022

Thu, 29 Dec 2022 - 03:23 GMT

Egypt also delivered training to African human resources.

President Sisi briefed on Egyptian delegation's visit to Tanzania

Sun, 25 Dec 2022 - 05:02 GMT

President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi met Sunday with Minister of Housing Assem al-Gazar who was part of the delegation that attended the inauguration of Julius Nyerere Dam.

Tanzania to begin filling of dam constructed by Egyptian coalition, Egypt's FM to attend ceremony

Wed, 21 Dec 2022 - 02:24 GMT

The ceremony will take place on December 22.

Professor warns of cracks in saddle dam of Ethiopia's mega hydropower project

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 - 11:01 GMT

Sewilam made the observation through images he acquired on Google Maps, making a comparison between those of 2020 and others of 2022.

What files are discussed between President Sisi, US National Security Advisor?

Thu, 12 May 2022 - 10:56 GMT

As for the files discussed, Rady said that the two sides tackled the latest developments of the Palestinian cause as the US Advisor’s visit coincides with the assassination of Palestinian Journalist Sherine Abu Aqleh, as the Israeli occupation forces fatally shot Abu Aqleh while on duty.

Q&A: All you need to know about Julius Nyerere dam Egypt is building in Tanzania

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 - 03:20 GMT

et explains the size of the Julius Nyerere hydroelectric Station and dam project and its challenges a in Q&A form

South Sudan irrigation minister details joint water projects with Egypt

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 - 12:28 GMT

South Sudan Minister of Irrigation Manawa Peter lauded Tuesday in a TV interview the Supreme Joint Egyptian-South Sudanese Committee formed following President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi's visit to Juba in November.

Does Ethiopia hold a grudge against Egypt's High Dam?

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 - 01:34 GMT

Such pretext aimed at playing down the fears of Egypt and justifying denying it its water rights is alarming.

Is the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam really functional?

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 - 12:10 GMT

Ethiopia eyes building three other dams, which along with the GERD are estimated to hold back 200 billion cubic meters of Blue Nile water.

Bahrain supports Egypt in protecting its water security, says ambassador

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 - 01:28 GMT

He said the River Nile is a lifeline for the Egyptian people and a key factor of Egypt's national security.

High-profile Sudanese delegation visits Egypt Jan. 14

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 - 10:05 GMT

A Sudanese delegation arrived in Cairo Thursday to pay a one-day state visit.

African Union calls Egypt, Sudan, Ethiopia for meeting on Renaissance Dam Jan. 3

Tue, 29 Dec 2020 - 02:28 GMT

The meeting is the first after talks have been suspended for a month.

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