Africa: Ethiopia Finishes Filling Reservoir of Contentious Mega-Dam
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is set to double the country's electricity generation and become Africa's biggest dam. The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) has been under construction since 2011 at a cost of $4 billion (€3.7 billion). "Congratulations to all on the fourth filling of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam," Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's office wrote on social media on Sunday. The leaders of both countries had held rare talks in July to begin to finalize an agreement for filling the dam and the rules for its operation. Ethiopia claims the GERD will not reduce the volume of water flowing downstream.
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September 11, 2023 11:00 UTC
Ethiopian to resume direct flights to Bangui CAR
Ethiopian Airlines Group, the fastest-growing global airline brand and Africa’s largest airline, has announced that it will start thrice weekly passenger services to Bangui, Central African Republic (CAR), from November 15, 2023. Bangui is not only the capital, but it's also the largest city of the Central African Republic (CAR), and it serves as an important part of the country. Regarding the commencement of the flight, Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO, Mesfin Tasew, said: “We are excited to add Central African Republic to our vast African and global network. The flights will have significant contribution in strengthening the socio-economic activities between Addis Ababa and Bangui and beyond. As a true pan Africa carrier, Ethiopian will continue to expand its flights in Africa.”Ethiopian Airlines has been familiar with the Central African Republic market as it served the route between 2010 and 2015.
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September 11, 2023 10:59 UTC
Egypt protests Ethiopia's Nile dam filling, labels move 'Illegal'
Egypt has voiced its anger after Ethiopia declared the completion of the final filling of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on the Blue Nile river. The announcement has rekindled a long-standing dispute between Ethiopia, Egypt, and Sudan over the hydroelectric dam project, which dates back to its launch in 2011. However, Ethiopia asserts that the $4.2 billion GERD will not cut the downstream countries' share of Nile water. It plans on generating more than 6,000 MW at the GERD dam that is situated approximately 30 kilometres from Ethiopia's border with Sudan. In a statement on Facebook, it said that the "unilateral" filling of the reservoir was "illegal" and a violation of a 2015 declaration of principles signed by the three nations.
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September 11, 2023 10:41 UTC
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September 11, 2023 09:45 UTC
Ethiopian official lauds China's role in helping the Global South
LI RAN/XINHUAA senior Ethiopian official and scholar has underlined the significant role of China in addressing the current crises facing developing nations and building a sustainable future, saying that Beijing has championed the interests of Africa and the Global South. The Ethiopian scholar highlighted the immense potential for Chinese investment into the manufacturing sector and agriculture of Africa, which boosts a significant potential with its demographic dynamics. Oqubay also applauded the recent expansion of the BRICS to include Ethiopia, saying that grouping is "an important economic alliance and important front for the Global South to play much more important roles". The Ethiopian scholar also expressed hope that China can play much more important roles in building partnerships, improving the global governance system and creating a new global order. "We want China to play an important role in addressing international inequality because we have seen at the momentum how this inequality worsened during the COVID crisis."
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September 11, 2023 08:12 UTC
Decoding Nobel Laureate Abiy Ahmed’s War on 45 million Ethnic Amharas
Remember, no one has been held accountable for the deaths of more than one million Afar, Amhara and Tigreans. Abiy never even once showed empathy for Amhara Christians and Mulims slaughtered by the OLA in Oromia. Would this ethnic alliance based on hatred of Amhara save Ethiopia from implosion? Video : embedded from Ethio Chronicles youtube channelCover photo : screenshot from the videoEthiopian News VideoJoin our Telegram Channel : t.me/borkenaGot a business? Subscribe to YouTube channel To share information or for submission, send e-mail to info@borkena.com
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September 11, 2023 07:55 UTC
Accor opens new ibis Styles hotel in Pitesti
The ibis Styles Pitesti City Centre is a stylish hotel in the centre of Pitesti. Pitesti train station is just one kilometer from the hotel, while the best things to do are within comfortable walking distance. Accor, a prominent player in the global hospitality sector, has recently unveiled its latest venture in Pitesti, Argeș County. The interior design will be thoughtfully curated to reflect the essence of Pitesti, renowned for hosting the annual Symphony of Tulips festival. 3, the hotel enjoys a prime location near Pitesti City Hall, the main square, and the fountains.
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September 11, 2023 07:17 UTC
Ethiopia hails new phase in disputed Blue Nile dam project
Ethiopia says it has finished filling a reservoir for its controversial hydroelectric dam on the Blue Nile river - a project which once prompted Egyptian politicians to discuss military action. Construction of the $4bn (£3.2bn) Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam began in 2011 and Ethiopia sees the project as crucial to powering its economic development. The Blue Nile originates in Ethiopia and flows for around 900 miles through the country. It is one of two major tributaries of the famous River Nile. In 2013, Egyptian politicians were caught on camera discussing whether to destroy the dam which, they said, could threaten Egypt's existence.
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September 11, 2023 06:57 UTC
Seventh ATR 72-600 joins Air Serbia’s fleet
Air Serbia‘s seventh aircraft of the ATR 72-600 type landed at Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport, and after mandatory procedures, it is expected to join the Air Serbia fleet in the coming days and commence services to destinations in the region. The average age of the ATR fleet of Air Serbia at this moment is eight years. We welcomed our seventh ATR type 72-600 with joy today, and we hope that YU-ASD will soon carry its first passengers. Our goal is for the ATR fleet to consist of ten aircraft at some point,” said Jiri Marek, CEO of Air Serbia. All seven ATR aircraft that have joined the Air Serbia fleet so far have a seating configuration of 70 to 72 seats.
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September 11, 2023 06:00 UTC
Historic Cairo cemetery faces destruction from new highways as Egypt’s government reshapes the city
Near her grave, she would sit and pray under the date palm and among the flowering plants, a few hours of peace in Cairo ’s historic City of the Dead. It has encouraged the growth of gated suburban compounds outside the city while building a giant new capital in the desert. But the cemetery destruction sparked an outcry that is unusual in an Egypt, where dissent has been squelched for years under el-Sissi. The City of the Dead, covering nearly 2 square miles (5 square kilometers), has been a unique space in Cairo for centuries. Omar’s extended family has five mausoleums in the cemetery, two of which are slated for destruction.
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September 11, 2023 05:33 UTC
Egypt angry as Ethiopia fills Nile dam reservoir amid water row
The giant dam project, not yet completed, is already generating electricity (pictured last year)Egypt has voiced anger after Ethiopia announced it had filled the reservoir at a highly controversial hydroelectric dam on the Blue Nile river. Egypt relies on the Nile for nearly all its water needs. Ethiopia says the $4.2bn (£3.4bn) dam will not cut their share of Nile water. Ethiopia believes the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (Gerd) will double the country's electricity output, providing a vital development boost, as currently half the 127-million population lacks electricity. Ethiopia dam map
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September 11, 2023 04:32 UTC
Ethiopia says filling of Nile Renaissance dam complete
Ethiopia announced on Sunday it had filled its Grand Renaissance Dam on the Nile, which has been the source of a long-running water dispute with downstream Egypt and Sudan. Egypt and Sudan fear the massive $4.2bn dam will severely reduce the share of Nile water they receive and have repeatedly asked Addis Ababa to stop filling it until they have all reached agreement on how it should work. Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said on X, formerly Twitter: "It is with great pleasure that I announce the successful completion of the fourth and final filling of the Renaissance Dam. The Ethiopian government’s communications service said on X that the dam, arguably the largest in Africa, was "a gift to generations”. The dam has been at the centre of a regional dispute ever since Ethiopia broke ground on the project in 2011.
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September 10, 2023 21:40 UTC
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September 10, 2023 21:37 UTC
Egypt slams Ethiopia’s unilateral filling of Nile dam
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September 10, 2023 21:01 UTC
Filling of Grand Renaissance Dam on the Nile complete, Ethiopia says
The Egyptian foreign ministry condemns the move, calling Ethiopia’s filling of the dam ‘illegal’. Ethiopia has announced that it has filled its Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on the Nile, which has been the source of a long-running water dispute with downstream countries Egypt and Sudan. “It is with great pleasure that I announce the successful completion of the fourth and final filling of the Renaissance Dam,” Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said on X, formerly known as Twitter. ‘Illegal announcement’The Egyptian foreign ministry condemned as “illegal” Ethiopia’s announcement that it had filled the dam on the Nile. The dam has been at the centre of a regional dispute ever since Ethiopia launched the project in 2011.
Source:Ethiopian News
September 10, 2023 20:23 UTC