Sudan Archives - Ethio Negari

11 Sep

Ethiopian Airlines Launches Daily Flights to Port Sudan

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Ethiopian Airlines Expands African Reach with a New Port Sudan Service Ethiopian Airlines is delighted to announce the launch of a daily flight service to Port Sudan, Sudan, commencing on October 15, 2024. This strategic expansion further strengthens Ethiopian's commitment to enhancing connectivity across the African continent and beyond, fostering regional socio-economic growth and facilitating trade and tourism. The new route will provide seamless travel options for passengers traveling between Ethiopia and Sudan, as well as connecting travelers from across the vast Ethiopian Airlines network to this significant Red Sea port city. The introduction of this service underscores Ethiopian's dedication…

01 Sep

Egypt Accuses Ethiopia at UN Over GERD’s Fifth Filling

ethionegari@gmail.com0 CommentsBusiness, Environment, NewsAddisAbaba, Egypt, EthioNegari, Ethiopia, Ethiopianews, GERD, Sudan

Egypt Accuses Ethiopia at the UN Security Council Over GERD's Fifth Filling Egypt has once again raised concerns about the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) at the United Nations Security Council, objecting to Ethiopia's continued filling of the dam for the fifth consecutive year. In a formal complaint, Egypt expressed its opposition to Ethiopia's unilateral actions, arguing that the filling of the GERD violates the 2015 Declaration of Principles signed by Ethiopia, Egypt, and Sudan. According to the letter sent by Egypt's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the fifth filling of the dam disregards the interests of downstream nations, particularly Egypt…

06 May

TPLF Denies Involvement in Sudan’s Civil War

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In a recent statement, the interim administration of Tigray categorically refuted claims suggesting the involvement of "TPLF forces" in Sudan's civil war as mercenaries fighting alongside the Sudanese army. This denial comes in response to assertions made by the Rapid Support Forces, who alleged TPLF militants' participation alongside the Sudanese army and allied militias. Since the onset of the Sudanese conflict in April 2023, the Rapid Support Force has accused the Sudanese army of enlisting foreign mercenaries and has reported casualties among these purported mercenaries. However, the interim administration of Tigray vehemently condemned these allegations as unfounded, emphasizing that the…

08 Feb

Sudan Defaults on $70 Million Electricity Payment to Ethiopia

ethionegari@gmail.com0 CommentsBusiness, Environment, NewsAddisAbaba, EthioNegari, Ethiopia, Ethiopianews, Export, Sudan

As part of its energy procurement strategy, Sudan has been purchasing electricity from Ethiopia for several years. However, the East African nation has fallen behind in clearing its outstanding debt, resulting in a substantial shortfall in payment. This failure to settle its dues has prompted Ethiopia to reduce the electricity supplied to Sudan by 50 percent. The situation is exacerbated by Sudan's ongoing civil war, which has displaced over 8 million citizens. Consequently, neighboring countries like Ethiopia, Egypt, and Chad have absorbed a significant portion of Sudanese refugees. Over the past six months, Ethiopia anticipated earning $66 million from the…

20 Dec

Ethiopia Accuses Egypt of Hindering GERD Agreement

ethionegari@gmail.com0 CommentsBusiness, Environment, NewsAddisAbaba, Egypt, EthioNegari, Ethiopia, Ethiopianews, GERD, NILE, Sudan

Following the conclusion of the fourth round of negotiations in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, a statement issued by Egypt has sparked a blame game between the two nations regarding the failure to reach an agreement on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD). Ethiopia contends that the talks failed due to Egypt's refusal to address legal and technical issues, while Egypt attributes the breakdown to what it characterizes as Ethiopia's 'colonial perspectives.' The fourth tripartite talks, involving Ethiopia, Egypt, and Sudan, took place on Monday and Tuesday in Addis Ababa, following an agreement reached in Cairo last July between Ethiopian Prime Minister…

18 Dec

Fourth Round of GERD Negotiations Commences in Addis Ababa

ethionegari@gmail.com0 CommentsBusiness, Environment, News, PoliticsAddisAbaba, Egypt, EthioNegari, Ethiopia, Ethiopianews, GERD, Sudan

The fourth round of trilateral negotiations involving Ethiopia, Egypt, and Sudan commenced today in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. These deliberations stem from the Joint Statement issued on July 13, 2023, by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed of Ethiopia and President Abdel Fatah el Sisi of Egypt, signaling a commitment to expedited negotiations aimed at finalizing guidelines and rules governing the initial filling and annual operation of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD). Preceding the fourth round, a one-day meeting of technical experts from the three countries set the stage for the ministerial discussions. The goal of these negotiations is to build upon…

15 Nov

General Al Burhan, arrives in Addis Ababa for an official visit

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The president of Sudan's sovereign council and the commander of the country's army, General Abdulfatah Alburhan, has arrived in Addis Ababa for an official visit. General Al Burhan will discuss the current situation in Sudan and other bilateral issues with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. The war between the Sudanese army and its rapid force, which has been in its seventh month, has claimed the lives of more than 9,000 people. Efforts to end the war, which has displaced more than 5.6 million people, through diplomatic means, continue. Although the two powers have repeatedly held talks in Riyadh, they have…

23 Oct

Third tripartite GERD negotiation kicks off in Cairo, Egypt

ethionegari@gmail.com0 CommentsBusiness, Environment, NewsEgypt, EthioNegari, Ethiopia, Ethiopianews, GERD, Negotiations, Sudan

The third round of talks on the rules and guidelines for the filling and annual operation of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) kicked off today, in Cairo, Egypt. Ministry of foreign affairs announced, Ethiopia participates in these negotiations with a commitment to a negotiated outcome through the trilateral talks. Ethiopia’s positive expectation for these talks is based on the foundation provided by the Agreement on the Declaration of Principles (DoP). These talks are part of the efforts of the three countries to forge stronger partnerships. For this purpose, the three countries are expected to discharge their shared responsibility of…

11 Oct

Ethiopia plans to import onion from Sudan

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Following the security crisis in various areas of Ethiopia, there is a shortage of basic food supplies. The people are being affected by skyrocketing inflation and the price increase due to the lack of production. Addis Ababa Trade Bureau has announced plans to import onions from a war-torn country, Sudan to solve the shortage of onions in the city. Since last 15 April 2023 , Sudan has been in a civil war between the Sudan National Army and a paramilitary group called Sudan Special Forces. The office has announced that due to the increase in the price of onions in…

28 Aug

Addis Ababa to host next round GERD’s tripartite negotiation

ethionegari@gmail.com0 CommentsNews, PoliticsAddisAbaba, Cairo, Egypt, EthioNegari, Ethiopia, GERD, Negotiations, NILE, Sudan

The tripartite negotiations on the Ethiopian Great Renaissance Dam (GERD), which Ethiopia is building on the trans-boundary Nile River, have been terminated due to various reasons. This tripartite negotiation, which has been taking place under the auspices of the African Union, has been taking place between Ethiopia, Egypt and Sudan. The political unrest in Sudan and Ethiopia were the main reasons for the failure of the tripartite negotiations and the changing position of Egypt. A month ago, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed who went to Cairo, Egypt to participate in the forum of neighboring countries to find a solution to the…