The Egyptian president has warned of “severe regional consequences” if his country’s water supply is impacted by a giant hydropower dam under construction in Ethiopia. “I say once again no one can take a drop from Egypt’s water and if it happens there will be inconceivable instability in the region,” said President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi.… Continue reading Apr 2021. Ethiopia Dam Dispute
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Feb 2021. Egypt and Mubarak
February 11, 2011 was a day to remember for millions of Egyptians who managed to topple long-time autocrat Hosni Mubarak following an 18-day popular uprising. Apart from the perseverance of protesters at that time, Mubarak’s downfall seemed imminent one decade earlier as people’s rage and frustration grew. Mubarak’s almost 30-year rule could be divided into three… Continue reading Feb 2021. Egypt and Mubarak
Dec 2020. Egypt Student Murder
Egypt’s public prosecution has officially closed its investigation into the murder of Giulio Regeni, rejecting Italian prosecutors’ findings that accused four Egyptian security officials of kidnapping and torturing the Italian doctoral student in 2016. Italy officially indicted four Egyptian security officials including two from Egypt’s national security agency in early December. The four men were… Continue reading Dec 2020. Egypt Student Murder
Jul 2020. Qatar ICJ Victory
July 2020. Qatar welcomed a decision by the UN’s top court Tuesday to back it in a dispute with Bahrain, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) over an air blockade against Doha. The International Court of Justice (ICJ) rejected an appeal by the four countries against the jurisdiction of the International Civil Aviation… Continue reading Jul 2020. Qatar ICJ Victory
Jun 2020. The Egypt and Sudan Agreement
June 2020. Sudan has warned against escalation and urged further negotiations with Egypt and Ethiopia over the construction of a controversial dam on the Blue Nile river by Addis Ababa. Tensions are running high between the three countries after recent talks failed to produce a deal on the filling and operation of the $4.6bn Grand… Continue reading Jun 2020. The Egypt and Sudan Agreement
Jun 2020. The Hafter Offensive Ends in Libya
June 2020. Egypt’s president Saturday announced a unilateral initiative to end the civil war in neighbouring Libya, a plan accepted by the commander of the eastern forces that have suffered heavy losses in recent weeks. President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi told a news conference in Cairo that his initiative includes a cease-fire starting Monday and is… Continue reading Jun 2020. The Hafter Offensive Ends in Libya