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South Sudan’s Foreign Minister arrives in Cairo to discuss Ethiopian dam crisis

Wani to meet several senior officials and dignitaries, as part of joint…

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Tigray Defence Forces Commander says Addis Ababa within reach

"The balance of forces is now completely in our favour," said Gebretensae.

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Sudanese soldier killed in border clashes with Ethiopian militias

Sudan’s military sources said that the country’s armed forces confronted Ethiopian militias…

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Sudan declares state of emergency as water goes beyond Merowe Dam capacity

Move comes just days after Ethiopia completed second stage of its controversial…

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Ethiopia ready to resume dam talks with no legally binding agreements: Ethiopian official

Dam would never significantly harm downstream countries, says Ethiopia’s Prime Minister

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Egypt, Oman discuss enhancing bilateral economic, investment relations

During the call, Al-Sisi noted that these efforts would focus especially on…

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Muslims start Hajj pilgrimage amid precautionary measures against COVID-19

For first time, Saudi Arabia allows women to perform Hajj without male…

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Water flow to Sudan’s Roseires Dam declines 50% as Ethiopia starts 2nd GERD filling

Addis Ababa expects ‘dangerous floods’ that may affect 500,000 people

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Egypt, Russia discuss GERD crisis, prospects for settlement in Libya, Syria

Russia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said, in a statement, that the two…

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Amnesty International accuses Ethiopia of arbitrary arrests of Tigrayans nationwide

The move comes in the wake of the Tigray People's Liberation Front…

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