Construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam on the Blue Nile is underway, raising speculation that it could lead to a “water war.” The dam is undoubtedly a source of tension between Egypt, Ethiopia, and Sudan. War itself, however, is extremely unlikely, between any of the three countries.
Tag: Egypt
Coronavirus — HRW Says 14 Egyptian Prisoners Dead
At least fourteen prisoners died from complications related to an infection by COVID-19 in a number of detention centers in Egypt, where the monitoring of the spread of coronavirus is very poor. The information is courtesy of the US NGO, Human Rights Watch, via its latest report, published on Monday.
Ethiopia Fills GERD, Causing Big Dam Problem
Ethiopia has disputed accusations by Egypt and Sudan that it had deliberately filled the reservoir of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), calling the rising water level a natural part of the construction process. Egypt subsequently asked the Ethiopian government for immediate clarification.
Coronavirus — Amnesty Says 6,000 Health Care Workers Dead
Doctors, nurses, and hospital staff are at greater risk for the COVID-19 epidemic during the coronavirus outbreak, says a report by Amnesty International. The organization has published a report not only calling for the protection of the lives of this group of people against the coronavirus, but also for criticizing the government’s actions against them.
Ethiopia, Egypt, and Sudan Reach Dam Agreement
Sudan and Egypt announced that Ethiopia agreed, during a mini-African summit, to postpone filling the Renaissance Dam, which it is building on the Nile River until a tripartite agreement is reached. It was also agreed to form a committee for this purpose. Negotiations over the dam have been described as “tortuous,” and lasted years.
Sisi: Egypt Ready to Intervene in Libya
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi confirmed in a speech on Saturday, broadcast on Egyptian television, that Egypt’s direct entry into Libya “has become available to international legitimacy,” and involves goals. Sisi said this while inspecting the Egyptian army units in the western military zone.
Egypt Looks to UN for Some Dam Resolution
Egypt submitted to the United Nations Security Council a request to intervene in the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam dispute on Friday. This comes as negotiations between Egypt, Sudan, and Ethiopia have faltered. The three countries failed to reach agreement among themselves, especially on the water-sharing mechanism.
Two UN Peacekeepers Killed in Mali
Two United Nations peacekeepers have been killed in northern Mali after gunmen attacked their convoy. The incident was confirmed by the UN peacekeeping force in the country, who said the convoy was attacked by unidentified armed individuals. The logistics convoy was travelling between the towns of Tessalit and Gao.
Russia, Turkey, and Libya – What is their Strategy?
On Sunday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Defense Minister Sergey Shoygu flew to Turkey, and are holding meetings pertaining the situation in Libya. Since the overthrow and killing of the Libyan leader, Muammar al-Gaddafi, in 2011, Libya became a divided state.
Russian Mercenaries in Libya – Lists Are Here
Libyan leader Muammar al-Gaddafi was murdered in 2011. There after, Libya became a divided state. Gaddafi, commonly known as Colonel Gaddafi, was a Libyan revolutionary, politician, and political theorist. Shortly after his death, it was announced that the war in Libya was over. In reality, the war mutated with a new trajectory.
Kuwait Breaks Up Egyptian Rioters, Cairo to Fly Them Home
Kuwaiti authorities resolved “riots and chaos” by Egyptian workers seeking repatriation after being held in special housing units for violations of the country’s residence law. The Egyptian embassy had also apologized for the incident, and said hey would begin preparing schedules for their return flights this week.
Egypt— Ten Egyptian Soldiers Killed by Bomb in Sinai
The Egyptian army announced on Thursday that 10 soldiers were killed and several were wounded in an explosion targeting an armored military vehicle in North Sinai. Military spokesman Tamer Al-Rifai said, nonetheless, that the army continued its combat operations against “terrorist elements” to maintain the country’s security.
Coronavirus: Orthodox Easter Celebrated at Home
Since necessity is the mother of innovation, many Orthodox Christians followed Easter resurrection services on the Internet or television. Others ignored the dangers of the virus and attended church ceremonies on the most important day on the Orthodox calendar. In Georgia, a few hundred people took part in the midnight mass at the Holy Trinity Cathedral in Tbilisi, after the government allowed public attendance, despite measures to ban a night walkthrough to contain the virus.
Egypt Reports Seven Terrorists, One Police Officer, Killed in Raid
Seven suspected militants and a police officer were killed after Egyptian security forces raided an alleged hideout in Cairo’s Amiriyah district on Tuesday. According to the Interior Ministry, the whereabouts of the suspected militants were discovered in the Amiriyah district, which was raided by security forces for several hours.
Egypt Courts Sudan as Mediator on Rеnаіѕѕаnсе Dam Dispute
Thе Fіrѕt Deputy Chairman оf thе Sоvеrеіgn Cоunсіl оf Sudаn, Lieutenant-General Mоhаmеd Hаmdаn Dagalo, “Hаmіdаtі,” tоld reporters Sundау thаt Sudan is раrt оf the Rеnаіѕѕаnсе Dam project, аnd іt wіll рlау thе role of mediator between Egурt and Ethіоріа tо rеасh an аgrееmеnt.
Egyptian Floods Kill 21
More than 20 people have been killed in some worst the worst flooding to hit Egypt in decades, the country’s prime minister said in a statement on Friday. The North African country has been battered by heavy rains and strong winds that began in the earlier hours of Thursday and continued on Friday.
Hosni Mubarak, Former Egyptian President, Dies at 91
Former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, who was forced to resign during the Arab Spring in 2011, died Tuesday, aged 91 in a military hospital in Cairo, Egyptian state television reported. Mubarak ruled Egypt as an authoritarian for nearly three decades, and was one of the United States’ main allies in the Middle East against armed groups. He was also a peacekeeper between Egypt and Israel.
Is It Safe to Travel to Egypt in 2020?
Traveling to Egypt is the only thing you buy that makes you richer because of its great historical landmarks and its unforgettable civilization. However, one may ask an important question… Is it safe to travel to Egypt in 2020 and what’s the best time for traveling? Yes, Egypt is totally safe & secure.
And this all because of many factors that have caused the permanent stability of Egypt, so let’s shed some light on these factors such as:
Visit the Sahara Desert
Sahara, (from Arabic ṣaḥrāʾ, “desert”) largest desert in the world. Filling nearly all of northern Africa, it measures approximately 3,000 miles (4,800 km) from east to west and between 800 and 1,200 miles from north to south and has a total area of some 3,320,000 square miles (8,600,000 square km); the actual area varies as the desert expands and contracts over time. The Sahara is bordered in the west by the Atlantic Ocean, in the north by the Atlas Mountains and Mediterranean Sea, in the east by the Red Sea, and in the south by the Sahel—a semiarid region that forms a transitional zone between the Sahara to the north and the belt of humid savannas to the south.
Egypt Confirms First Coronavirus Case in Africa
The coronavirus, called Covid-19 by the World Health Organization, is now present on all continents. The number of victims of the epidemic of the new coronavirus on Saturday exceeded 1,500 in China, and the first case of infection in Africa was recorded in Egypt. It was the Egyptian Ministry of Health that announced on Friday that it had registered the first case of the disease on the African continent.
Sisi Speaks at AU Summit as Egypt Hands Over Presidency
The leaders of the African Union countries, at the beginning of their 3-day summit in Addis Ababa, sought to enhance their participation in mediations in a number of armed conflicts that are tearing the continent apart. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi announced his country’s readiness to host an African summit devoted to discussing the formation of a joint African force to combat terrorism.
African Union Summit Seeks Greater Role in Libyan Crisis
The 33rd African Union Summit will be launched Sunday in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, under the slogan “Silencing the guns to create conditions for Africa’s development.” The presidency of the summit will move from Egypt to South Africa, and to President Cyril Ramaphosa from President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi. Today, Ramaphosa presides over a closed session to present the challenges that stand in the way of Africa’s progress.
Rockets Fired at Southern Israel in Response to “Deal of the Century”
While attending a flower festival in Southern Israel, Benny Gantz, the leader of Blue and White in March’s elections was forced to complete his speech in a bomb shelter as sirens forced them to evacuate the hall. This was the fourth consecutive day that rockets were shot into Israel from Gaza. Israel retaliated for each of these incidents.
Egypt Finalizes Renaissance Dam Agreement, Sets Conditions
Egypt has identified the basic points and conditions that must be included in the final agreement for the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, which is to be reached in the Washington meetings on January 28 and 29. Egyptian Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly chaired the Supreme Committee for the Nile Water Saturday, to review the results of the Washington meeting on the Renaissance Dam. He valued the constructive and positive role played by the administration of the US President, Donald Trump, in facilitating negotiations and converging views between the three countries.
Libyan Conflict – What is the Turkish and Russian Agenda?
Russia will host Fayez al-Serraj and Khalifa Haftar in Moscow in an attempt to achieve peace in Libya. According to Russian news, Haftar is already in Russia. Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, who is a Turkish politician and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkey since 24 November 2015, is expected to join them. Hakan Fidan is a retired Turkish army sergeant, teacher, diplomat and the head of Turkey’s National Intelligence Organization. he is expected to attend as well. Hulusi Akar is the current Turkish Minister of Defense and a former four-star Turkish Armed Forces general who served as the 29th Chief of the General Staff. He will be arriving with al Serraj for the talks. Observers from Egypt and United Arab Emirates will be in attendance. The latest development is that Haftar left without signing any type peace resolution.
Israel Roundup: Iran Warns Over Syrian Strikes, Netanyahu Wins Likud Primary
Israel is in the middle of the holiday of Hanukah. Jewish families on Hanukah light a candle each night related to a miracle which occurred in the times of the biblical state of Israel during the period of the second temple. Netanyahu and David Friedman, American Ambassador to Israel, visited the Wailing Wall on the first night to participate in Hanukah candle lighting.
Egyptian Expert Praises Emirates Experience in Facing Extremist Organizations
Professor Munir Adeeb, an expert in extremist movements and international terrorism in the Arab Republic of Egypt, praised the UAE’s experience in facing extremist organizations, foremost of which is the Muslim Brotherhood. He called on the international community to take advantage of this unique experience and build on it and try circulate it in a way that suits the rest of societies. They must also realize the nature of Islamic organizations and confront them by confronting the mother group, the Muslim Brotherhood.
Arab League, UN, Renew Commitment Against Gender-Based Violence
The League of Arab States, the UNFPA regional office for the Arab countries, and the UN Women ’s regional office for Arab states renewed their shared commitment and strong partnership during a meeting to prevent gender-based violence and support survivors of violence in the Arab region.
Hamas, Islamic Jihad Violate Cease Fire, Shoot Rockets at Israel
In the middle of negotiations in Cairo with Hamas and Islamic Jihad for a five year cease fire, three missiles were launched at southern Israel Saturday night. Two of the missiles were intercepted by the Iron Dome and one fell in open area. Several people were treated for trauma. A group of students had gathered to watch a basketball tournament at the time of the explosions. They dispersed quickly to find cover from this potential danger.
Amnesty International: Four Security Services Are Major Repression Tool in Egypt
Amnеѕtу International hаѕ ассuѕеd Egурt’ѕ Suрrеmе Stаtе Sесurіtу Prosecutor оf mіѕuѕіng аntі-tеrrоrіѕm lаwѕ tо prosecute thоuѕаndѕ оf сrіtісѕ аnd suspend guarantees for fair trіаlѕ. It also ассuѕеd thе security authorities оf tоrturе.
Sisi, Merkel Talk Libya, Regional Developments in Friday Call
Egyptian Prеѕіdеnt Abdel Fattah аl-Sіѕі briefed Gеrmаn Chаnсеllоr Angеlа Merkel оn his country’s vіѕіоn tо rеѕоlvе thе Libyan issue during a tеlерhоnе conversation оn Frіdау ahead оf a mееtіng іn Berlin on the Libya crisis. Sisi stressed thе nееd tо еnd fоrеіgn іntеrfеrеnсе іn thе Lіbуаn аrеnа.
MBZ, El Sisi Sign Cooperation Agreements in UAE
Shеіkh Mohamed bіn Zауеd Al Nаhуаn, Crown Prince of Abu Dhаbі and Deputy Suрrеmе Commander оf the UAE Armed Fоrсеѕ, hеld оffісіаl talks wіth Egyptian Prеѕіdеnt Abdel Fаttаh El Sіѕі, who іѕ оn a ѕtаtе visit tо the UAE. Thе tаlkѕ also dеаlt wіth thе latest dеvеlорmеntѕ оn thе rеgіоnаl аnd іntеrnаtіоnаl arenas. The two leaders exchanged views on thеm as well as іѕѕuеѕ оf common соnсеrn.
Egyptian President Sisi Visits UAE
Prеѕіdеnt Abdel Fаttаh El Sіѕі оf the Arаb Republic оf Egурt began a vіѕіt tо thе UAE оn Wеdnеѕdау. Durіng thе visit, thе Egурtіаn President wіll discuss with His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince оf Abu Dhаbі аnd Dерutу Suрrеmе Commander of the UAE Armеd Fоrсеѕ, the ѕtrоng brotherly relations bеtwееn thе twо соuntrіеѕ. Sisi will also discuss the ѕtrаtеgіс bilateral соореrаtіоn bеtwееn thе twо соuntrіеѕ, regional and іntеrnаtіоnаl issues оf соmmоn соnсеrn.
GERD: Trump, Mnuchin Help Nile Countries Resolve Their Dam Feud
Ethіоріа, Egypt аnd Sudаn hаvе agreed tо work tо rеѕоlvе thеіr dispute over the Rеnаіѕѕаnсе Dam bу mіd-Jаnuаrу. In talks hоѕtеd bу Washington, thе foreign ministers of the thrее countries ѕаіd fоur technical mееtіngѕ wоuld bе hеld wіth the aim оf rеасhіng a mutually beneficial agreement оn thе ореrаtіоn оf the dam.
Egypt Extends State of Emergency, Again
Thе Egурtіаn Hоuѕе of Rерrеѕеntаtіvеѕ tоdау аррrоvеd, by a large majority, thе decision оf thе Prеѕіdеnt оf thе Rерublіс tо extend the ѕtаtе of еmеrgеnсу thrоughоut thе country for thrее months ѕtаrtіng frоm October 27th. Thіѕ іѕ thе tеnth еxtеnѕіоn of thе dесіѕіоn to declare a state оf еmеrgеnсу across thе соuntrу іѕѕuеd in April 2017, аftеr ѕuісіdе attacks tаrgеtіng twо сhurсhеѕ іn thе city of Tаntа, іn the Dеltа оf Egурt, and thе сіtу оf Alеxаndrіа.
Egypt, Ethiopia Agree to Resume their Dam Talks
Egyptian Prеѕіdеnt Abdеl Fаttаh El Sіѕі аgrееd wіth Ethiopian Prime Minister Abі Ahmеd, durіng thеіr meeting оn Thursday іn Sосhі, Russia, on thе nесеѕѕіtу оf thе іmmеdіаtе rеѕumрtіоn of thе work оf thе Tесhnісаl Cоmmіttее fоr the Grаnd Ethіоріаn Rеnаіѕѕаnсе Dаm (GERD).
Wow! 4,000 Year Old Life Map Found in Sarcophagus
Archeologists have discovered a 4,000-year old Egyptian sarcophagus with an unprecedented finding: an ancient map of the afterlife. A sarcophagus is a box-like funeral receptacle for a corpse, most commonly carved in stone, and usually displayed above ground, though it may also be buried. Discovery of the map was reported by the Journal of Egyptian Archaeology, which is an annual peer-reviewed academic journal covering research and reviews of recent books of importance to Egyptology. It was established in 1914 by the Egypt Exploration Society.
Planning a Tour to Cairo and Luxor from Safaga Port in Egypt
Safaga in Egypt is a coastal town located in the Red Sea which covers several attractions for visitors. It is a popular destination for water sports activities such as windsurfing, sailing, scuba diving, kite surfing, etc. The port is a perfect choice for those who want to spend their holidays with others accordingly. Visitors can even reach other important destinations in Egypt such as Cairo and Luxor from Safaga port. However, it is necessary to fix an itinerary with a reputed tour operator for making the trip a successful one.
Egypt Calls for Help in Meeting of the Dammed
Negotiations of the Renaissance Dam between Egypt and Ethiopia, which concluded Saturday evening in the Sudanese capital Khartoum, reached a “dead end,” according to the Egyptian Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation. Egypt called for the activation of Article 10 of the Declaration of Principles Agreement, which requires the participation of an international party in negotiations to mediate between Egypt, Sudan, and Ethiopia, and to bring closer views and help reach an agreement that preserves the rights of the three countries.
The Golden Coffin of the Priest “Nedjemankh” Returns to Egypt from New York
In the framework of Egypt’s efforts to retrieval the smuggled Egyptian antiquities abroad, the Egyptian State and its institutions attach great importance to preserving their heritage and civilizational history, the role played by the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Antiquities in the field of restoring smuggled Egyptian antiquities, and in the framework of bilateral cooperation with the United States and the Memorandum of Understanding The foreign ministers of the two countries in November 2016 on the protection of Egyptian antiquities from smuggling, Egypt succeeded in retrieval the Egyptian artifact “Golden Coffin of the Egyptian priest Nedjemankh”, which was on display at the “Metropolitan Museum” in New York, where he participated Cary, the secretary of state at the ceremony to receive the coffin at the US Attorney’s Office in New York State, and signed the protocol on the restoration of the coffin with the US attorney in New York.
What to Do in Luxor? Top 15 things To Do in Luxor, Egypt
Are you planning to spend one day in Luxor (or more)? But now you are unsure about the best things to do in Luxor? Then, you are in for a surprise: Ancient Theben (how the city was once called) has plenty of tourist attractions to keep you occupied for a week!
Egyptians Take to the Streets in Rare Protests Against Sisi
A number of Egyptian political parties and groups— including the Muslim Brotherhood— supported protests on Saturday, following a series of other street protests in various Egyptian cities against President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi. At the same time, Human Rights Watch called on the Egyptian government to refrain from suppressing protests and repeating “past violence.” The organization also called on Egyptian judicial authorities to release the arrested protesters as soon as possible.
Family Problems Behind American Woman Arrest and Detention in Egyptian Jail
An Egyptian, whose sister was detained on arrival at Cairo International Airport from Washington last month, said that family problems might be behind his sister’s arrest. Mustafa Desouki told news reporters that he was looking after his 13-year-old nephew, Mustafa Hamed, after his mother and other uncles were arrested.
Egyptian Independence Days Celebrated in Israel – 1952 and 2013
Egypt celebrated Independence Day on July 11 the 66th year when Egypt became a republic. Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Riblin of Israel attended celebrations at the Egyptian embassy. Egypt is a peaceful neighbor of Israel since the peace treaty of 1979. Netanyahu spoke that they are working forward toward expanding the Gas line from Israel to Egypt and their commitments to prosperity security and peace in the Middle East.
Unrest Around the World – A Country by Country Look
Today following the world news can be seen in a world at unrest. In these countries especially is apparent World Unrest:
Khazakhstan – The world’s largest land locked country and the ninth largest in the world with an area of 2,724,900 square kilometers. It is a democratic secular republic with a diverse heritage. After the elections resulting in the overwhelming victory of interim president Toqaev began wave of protests against the lack of fairness in the elections.
The Torture of Naglaa Mokhtar and the Act of Wickedness of the Egyptian Police
Naglaa Mokhtar Younis Mohamed Azzab Morgan, the wife of Los Angeles Businessman David Lee Morgan, has been undergoing unfair and severe torture by the Egyptian government since August 19, 2018.
Naglaa Mokhta is a very famous preacher in Egypt and the co-founder of Eye Witness Human Right Activists and International Law. Prior to being taken hostage, Naglaa Mokhtar has been devoted to helping women and children in need. On August 19, 2018, at approximately 3:40pm, while waiting for a flight with her husband, David Lee Morgan of 150W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, California 90015, Naglaa was arrested by the Egyptian police who are said to be carrying out an order of the Egyptian President, Al-Sisi.
They seized her passport without arrest warrant of any sort or a judge’s order. “Our flight on Nile Airline was cancelled by Egyptian Immigration Offers for no apparent reason, I believe, other than to harass my wife because we are human right activists” said David Lee Morgan.
The human right activist, who himself is a US citizen, immediately called and also mailed the American Citizen Service section of the Embassy of the United States of America in Cairo, Egypt and reported the details of the event that occurred at the Cairo airport.
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