Ethiopia News

Water25 Aug 2020 18:16 GMT

African nations say they would strive to reach a 'successful conclusion' to talks over the $4bn hydropower dam.

Ethiopia20 Aug 2020 16:33 GMT

Ethiopian forces fire on demonstrators protesting against the detention of opposition leaders in the Oromia region.

Egypt20 Aug 2020 10:03 GMT

The prospect of the mega-dam is a new worry for Egyptian farmers with water scarcity already a major problem.

Africa16 Aug 2020 19:59 GMT

The three nations agree to present proposals on management of Ethiopia's controversial $4bn dam within two days.

Africa15 Aug 2020 18:08 GMT

Egyptian PM Mostafa Madbouli and Sudanese counterpart Abdalla Hamdok issue joint statement after Khartoum talks.

Ethiopia13 Aug 2020 14:32 GMT

Rights panel says arrests raise fears that Abiy Ahmed's government is returning to iron-fisted tactics of past regimes.

South Africa06 Aug 2020 11:29 GMT

Pretoria's call comes after Cairo said talks should be halted and Khartoum threatened to withdraw from negotiations.

Water05 Aug 2020 06:59 GMT

Egypt fears the $4bn project could lead to water shortages upstream, while Sudan is concerned about dam's safety.

Water03 Aug 2020 20:37 GMT

Negotiations between Ethiopia, Egypt and Sudan come as tensions sparked after Addis Ababa's first step in filling dam.

Egypt28 Jul 2020 15:33 GMT

Egyptian leader says negotiations will be a long battle amid heightened tensions among Ethiopia, Sudan and Egypt.

Ethiopia22 Jul 2020 15:49 GMT

Ethiopian PM said early filling of the massive dam was completed without 'causing harm to anyone'.

Podcast22 Jul 2020 14:51 GMT

The shooting of the Oromo musician sparked protests in which hundreds of people were killed.

Africa21 Jul 2020 19:57 GMT

Satellite images show water levels rising in reservoir of the nearly completed $4.6bn Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam.