Sudan

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

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

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…
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Third tripartite GERD negotiation kicks off in Cairo, Egypt

Third tripartite GERD negotiation kicks off in Cairo, Egypt

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…
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Ethiopia plans to import onion from Sudan

Ethiopia plans to import onion from Sudan

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…
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Addis Ababa to host next round GERD’s tripartite negotiation

Addis Ababa to host next round GERD’s tripartite negotiation

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…
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GERD’s tripartite negotiations resumes in Cairo

GERD’s tripartite negotiations resumes in Cairo

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…
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Hundreds of Sudanese Strands in Ethiopia’s Amhara Region

Hundreds of Sudanese Strands in Ethiopia’s Amhara Region

More than a thousand Sudanese are stranded in Gondar and Bahirdar cities. A state of emergency was declared in the Amhara region, because of the war that started a week ago. Due to the civil war in Sudan, Sudanese citizens who came to Ethiopia with the intention of seeking better security were told that they are in trouble. In particular, Sudanese who stayed in hotels in Gondar and Bahirdar said, we are facing problems with food, security and transportation. These Sudanese travellers, who told us that their number is more than one thousand, said that they plan to come to…
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Ethiopia and Egypt sets to coincide on GERD in four months

Ethiopia and Egypt sets to coincide on GERD in four months

Egypt has invited the leaders of neighboring countries to a discussion aimed at ending the war in Sudan. Sudan's neighboring countries, including Ethiopia, went to Cairo to participate in the forum, and Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed discussed with President Abdul Fattah Al-Sisi. The leaders of the two countries have discussed about the Great Ethiopia Renaissance Dam (GERD) and the filling of the dam is the main topic of discussion. Based on this, Ethiopia has no intention of harming Egypt and Sudan regarding the water filling of the dam. After the discussion, they have agreed to hold further discussions on this…
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Sudanese Refugees in Ethiopia exceeds to 64 thousand

Sudanese Refugees in Ethiopia exceeds to 64 thousand

Armed conflict in Sudan has forced hundreds of thousands of people to flee to neighboring countries. According to IOM Ethiopia, as of 11 July 2023, over 64,000 people have arrived in Ethiopia through multiple border crossing points in Amhara, Benishangul Gumz, and Gambella Regions. IOM has scaled up presence at border crossing points and it’s Migration Response Centre (MRC) in Metema, providing multi-sectorial assistance to arriving people, including health, water and sanitation, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS), onward transportation, and tailored protection assistance. So far, citizens of 71 countries have been displaced from Sudan to Ethiopia and are entering…
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IGAD to deploy East Africa stand by forces to Sudan

IGAD to deploy East Africa stand by forces to Sudan

IGAD to deploy East Africa stand by forces to protect civilians in Sudan (Addis Ababa 10th July 2023, Ethio Negari) The Heads of State and Government of the IGAD Quartet Group of Countries met in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to discuss the implementation of the IGAD Roadmap for peace in the Republic of Sudan. The meeting was chaired by William Samoei Ruto, President of Kenya and in attendance at this Summit representing the IGAD Quartet group of countries were, Abiy Ahmed Ali, Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Djibouti and Benjamin Bol Mel, Special Envoy…
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Ethiopia extends the 4th round of GERD’s filling water

Ethiopia extends the 4th round of GERD’s filling water

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said that, the Great Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) water filing will not takes place until September. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, gave an explanation to the House of People's Representatives raised by the members on several issues. The Prime Minister said at this time that, the Ethiopian Renaissance Dam will not be filled with water in July. "Ethiopia will not fill water in the dam until the beginning of September, considering the needs of Sudan and Egypt." The Great Renaissance Dam has been holding water from July for the past three years, but this year the water…
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