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Egypt Independent
04-07-2025
- Politics
- Egypt Independent
Expert warns of potential devastating flood from Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam turbine stoppage
Abbas Sharaki, Professor of Geology and Water Resources at Cairo University, stated that the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) poses a threat to the security of Egypt and Sudan due to its massive reservoir and its location in a geologically challenging area. In statements made on Al Hadath TV, Sharaki added that Ethiopia had stored approximately 60 billion cubic meters of water by the end of last September. He explained that the GERD's reservoir is exceptionally large and is situated in a region with significant geological issues, which, contrary to Ethiopia's claims, presents a danger to the security of both Egypt and Sudan. The Cairo University water resources expert also highlighted the risk posed by the potential shutdown of the GERD's turbines, especially with forecasts of heavy rainfall next August and the reservoir becoming completely full. Sharaki stressed that any damage to the GERD could lead to a devastating flood that would wipe out 30 million Sudanese living along the Blue Nile. Conversely, he noted that no Ethiopian citizens would be harmed, as the dam is located below the Ethiopian plateau in an uninhabited area. On Wednesday, Aregawi Berhe, Director of the Ethiopian Dam Project Coordination Office, announced that the GERD has reached a 98.9 percent completion rate, bringing Ethiopia closer to 'achieving its national dream after 14 years of work.' Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Thursday extended a surprise invitation to Egypt and Sudan to attend the inauguration of the GERD in September. Egypt's Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, Hani Sewilam on Thursday, reaffirmed Egypt's categorical rejection of Ethiopia's continued policy of imposing a 'fait accompli' through unilateral actions regarding the Nile River.
Shafaq News
28-03-2025
- Business
- Shafaq News
Iraq's Electricity Minister details plans to avoid summer energy crisis
Shafaq News/ Iraq's Ministry of Electricity has several plans to avoid a potential electricity crisis next summer, Minister Ziad Ali Fadel confirmed on Friday. In an interview with Al Hadath TV, Fadel explained that halting the exemptions targeted the import of electricity from Iran through the grid, which had supplied 800 MW to parts of Diyala, Maysan, and Basra. He noted that the ministry had not received any official notice regarding the suspension of Iranian gas imports, adding that the issue was still under discussion. 'Claims of severe energy shortages this summer are exaggerated, as the government is aware of the challenges and has contingency plans,' the minister affirmed. He also mentioned plans to install floating gas platforms in the Gulf by the Ministry of Oil in June to receive LNG ships and convert the gas for the Iraqi grid. Additionally, Fadel highlighted plans to import up to 20 million cubic meters of gas daily from Turkmenistan starting in June. The Turkish side has agreed to double power supplies via the Iraq-Turkey grid to 600 MW in mid-May, and the Iraq-Kuwait grid connection is 90% complete, 'though some mine-related issues in the Fao region are being addressed with the Ministry of Defense,' the minister revealed. He also detailed ongoing solar projects: 1,000 MW in Basra by Total, 750 MW in Al Muthanna by PetroChina, and 500 MW by Al-Balal Group in Babil and Karbala. He emphasized the ministry's goal of 15,000 MW from combined cycle and solar power projects, with 24,000 MW expected from deals with General Electric and Siemens. Recently, the US State Department ended exemptions allowing Iraq to import electricity from Iran, in line with President Trump's "maximum pressure" policy on Tehran. Notably, Iraq has long relied on Iranian electricity and gas, particularly during the summer months, with US exemptions being renewed annually.
Al-Ahram Weekly
26-01-2025
- Politics
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Egypt categorically rejects any displacement of Palestinians from their land be it 'short term' or 'long term': Foreign Ministry
The Egyptian Foreign Ministry stated on Sunday that Cairo categorically rejects any displacement of Palestinians from their land, be it "short term" or "long term". In its statement, the Foreign Ministry reiterated Egypt's steadfast adherence to the principles and parameters of a political settlement for the Palestinian cause, emphasizing that it remains the central issue in the Middle East. On Saturday evening, speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump said he had told Jordan's King Abdullah II: "I'd love you to take on more because I'm looking at the whole Gaza Strip right now, and it's a mess, it's a real mess." The US president said he planned to present the same proposal to the Egyptian president on Sunday. "You're talking about probably a million and a half people, and we just clean out that whole thing," he added. Earlier on Sunday, a high-level Egyptian source told Al Hadath TV that Egypt maintains its firm stance against the displacement of Palestinians from Gaza to other locations, a position it has consistently conveyed to the US. Since 7 October 2023, Egypt has unequivocally rejected all Israeli calls and proposals for the so-called "voluntary displacement" of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip to Sinai or any other location, categorizing any such attempts as war crimes. In its statement on Sunday evening, the Egyptian foreign ministry warned that delays in resolving the conflict, ending the Israeli occupation, and restoring the Palestinian people's legitimate rights are the root causes of instability in the region. Cairo also reaffirmed its unwavering support for the resilience of the Palestinian people on their land and their commitment to their inalienable rights under international law and humanitarian law. The foreign ministry underscored its categorical rejection of any actions that undermine these rights, including settlement expansion, annexation of land, or the displacement of Palestinians—whether through temporary or permanent means. The foreign ministry added that such measures would threaten regional stability, risk further escalation of the conflict, and undermine prospects for peace and coexistence. The statement stressed that Egypt calls on the international community to take concrete steps toward implementing the two-state solution. This solution requires the establishment of an independent Palestinian state on its entire national territory, ensuring the unity of Gaza and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, as outlined in international resolutions and the borders of 4 June 1967. Short link:
