Brussels 26.10.2020 The European diplomacy fully supports the efforts of South Africa, the African Union chair, to conclude talks between Egypt-Ethiopia-Sudan on Renaissance Dam on Blue Nile with a successful agreement to advantage of all inhabitants of the Blue Nile basin. #EU diplomacy is looking forward to an agreement between Egypt-Sudan-Ethiopia to open access to…
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Borrell encourages Millenium dam negociated solution
The dispute between Ethiopia, Sudan and Egypt over exploitation of the Millenium Dam is a “matter of stablity” in the region, said the top EU diplomat Josep Borrell while commenting on the situation developing this week in the Horn of Africa. “… We are following closely the talks, which were facilitated by the United States,…
Ethiopia Millenium Dam causes tensions
Government of Sudan rejected Ethiopia’s proposal to sign an initial agreement on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) and now expressed readiness to resume U.S.-led talks on the project. #Ethiopia: Bir. Gen. Tesfaye Temesgen, Deputy Commander of #ENDF Western Command, says the army is undertaking multi-faceted tasks to ensure the construction of #GERD continues smoothly….
COVID19: Burkina-Faso water shortage
“They say we must wash our hands, keep clean, and wash our clothes to prevent us catching the disease. We’d really like to, but if there’s no water it’s really complicated,” said the 37-year-old mother-of-three at her home in the outskirts of the capital Ouagadougou, where houses are not connected to the power or water…
South Africa wildlife threatened
A severe drought is threatening South Africa’s wildlife with game farmers keeping fewer animals and tourists visiting game lodges in smaller numbers, subsequently hitting he entire wildlife industry. A severe drought is threatening South Africa's wildlife industry, with game farmers keeping fewer animals and tourists visiting game lodges in smaller numbers https://t.co/ImR6xeW6aN pic.twitter.com/mgWKWyguwv — Reuters…
EU: Water as tool for peace
On 19 November 2019, the EU Council adopted conclusions on water diplomacy. The Council recalls that water is a prerequisite for human survival and dignity and a fundamental basis for the resilience of both societies and the environment. Water is vital for human nutrition and health, and essential for ecosystem management, agriculture, energy and overall planetary security….
South African wine producers at risk caused by drought
A three year drought that is considered once a millenium weather event has significant negative impact on the South African wine industry, particularly with that segment that is geared to the production of low-cost bulk wine which relies heavily on irrigation. With water rights cut by 50% in the Western Cape, wine producers are having to…
SA drought threatens tourism
A chronic drought that could leave South Africa’s Cape Town without water within weeks is hurting visitor numbers and damaging economy officials said. How much of the crisis is to be blamed on the weather, and how much on a lack of government planning? https://t.co/FEl8yPCccT — The Economist (@TheEconomist) February 3, 2018 With experts predicting…
NASA: Cape Town water exhausted
Cape Town’s impending Day Zero is likely to have a severe knock-on effect across the entire national economy, widely affecting a number of sectors, and resulting in a possible credit rating downgrade for South Africa. Cape Town’s Water is Running Out https://t.co/994VENVge3 #CapeTown #Landsat #NASA pic.twitter.com/5KxeoOkQl8 — NASA Earth (@NASAEarth) January 30, 2018 Speaking to the…
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