Nile River
Ethiopia ensures Nile water rights through cooperation and diplomacy
Ambassador Zerihun Abebe, director of African affairs at Ethiopia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, states that fair utilization of Nile waters is ensured only through cooperation and diplomacy. This assertion comes amid tensions surrounding the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam.
Egypt accuses Ethiopia of causing artificial Nile flood
Egypt's Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation issued a statement blaming the Ethiopian government for an artificial September flood that caused humanitarian disasters in Sudan and inundated low-lying Nile lands in Egypt's Delta. The statement described the management of the Ethiopian dam as unilateral and irresponsible, shifting the natural flood's timing and triggering a more severe deluge. Egypt affirmed its commitment to patience but kept all options open to protect its water rights.
Geoarchaeological study reveals Karnak Temple's 3,000-year evolution
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A new geoarchaeological survey has uncovered the transformation of Egypt's Karnak Temple from a flood-prone island to a major ancient religious center. Researchers analyzed sediments and pottery to trace its history over three millennia, linking its location to ancient creation myths. The findings, published in Antiquity, suggest the temple's earliest occupation dates to the Old Kingdom around 2305-1980 BCE.
Egypt's Al-Sisi and DR Congo's Tshisekedi discuss peace and Nile cooperation
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi met with Democratic Republic of Congo President Félix Tshisekedi in Cairo to discuss bilateral relations, regional peace efforts, and cooperation among Nile Basin countries. The meeting took place as Tshisekedi attended the Grand Egyptian Museum's opening ceremony. Both leaders affirmed Egypt's support for Congo's stability and the need for consensus in Nile initiatives.