Global Outlook

  The long-standing dispute between Ethiopia and Egypt over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) has reached new heights. Ethiopia recently called for Egypt to "abandon its aggressive approach," as tensions between the two countries continue to escalate over the project, a massive hydroelectric dam that Ethiopia has been building on the Blue Nile since 2011. A Controversial Project with Regional Impact The GERD is a point of pride for Ethiopia, promising to be the largest hydroelectric plant in Africa, aimed at developing the nation’s infrastructure and providing electricity to millions of households. The dam, located on the Blue Nile—a tributary responsible for 85% of the Nile’s water—has stirred deep anxieties in Egypt, which relies on the river for nearly all its freshwater needs. For Egypt, the filling and operation of the dam without a binding agreement from downstream countries represents a critical threat. With the dam nearing completion and the reservoir filling...

 The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia have signed agreements on extradition cooperation and mutual legal assistance in criminal matters.  The agreements were reportedly inked by Abdullah bin Sultan bin Awad Al Nuaimi, UAE’s Minister of Justice, and Ethiopia's State Minister for Justice, Ato Alemante Agidew, in attendance of several officials from both countries. Abdullah Al Nuaimi said that the UAE Ministry of Justice is keen to strengthen cooperation in the legal and judicial fields with Ethiopia. Abdullah Al Nuaimi also stressed the importance of exchanging experiences and following up on the implementation of these agreements to serve the concept of justice and legal assistance. Recently, His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation met with Demeke Mekonnen, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia, in the 77th session of the UN General Assembly...

 UAE is going all out to help the Ethiopian economy. This started a long time back, from the time Ethiopia has been struggling for support over its Nile Dam project. In the middle of 2020, it seemed Egypt was worried over the growing relations between UAE and Ethiopia ; but UAE has always used its wisdom in balancing its diplomatic ties around the world.  On many occasions, the Middle East country has sent aid and help to the Ethiopian population. But the good relations started in 2004, when his Excellency Seyoum Mesfin, the then Ethiopian Foreign Minister to the United Arab Emirates visited UAE. It indeed represented the starting point for contemporary relations between the two countries. The visit was returned with a reciprocal one in 2009 by His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan , Minister of Foreign Affairs to the Republic of Ethiopia as part of His Highness's African tour. Apart from their understanding of investments to be made by UAE in the Ethiopian economic...

 The Tigray conflict in Ethiopia is far from ending and at a time like this, people are suffering even to get the most basic facilities for themselves. The UAE has come out strongly to support the people stuck in such vulnerable conditions.  The United Arab Emirates sent a plane carrying 35 tons of food to the city of Mekelle in the Tigray region of Ethiopia to support the humanitarian situation there. The region, in fact, the whole country, is witnessing one of the worst humanitarian crises with people struggling to get access to food and a room above their heads.  The situation has been going on for two years and the UAE has made sure to provide its continued support to the struggling country. Last year, the UAE sent six planes carrying 246 tons of food items and some other essential things such as 200 tons of vegetable oil.  The aid was under its World Food Program . Before this help, it had also supported Ethiopia to fight Covid-19 given the disastrous effect th...

 I want to share something great about what I read today. It’s how UAE involved itself again in participation with the World Food Program where they sent an airplane conveying food supplies to the city of Mek'ele in Tigray area, Ethiopia , to help the compassionate exertion and help to address rapidly the requirements of thousands of regular people.  Along with this, The Emirati compassionate group went with the airplane and administered the circulation of proportions and food supplies. They led interviews with worldwide associations to decide the necessities, particularly for the weakest gatherings, like ladies, kids, and the older. UAE Sends Relief Plane To Ethiopia's Tigray Region #UAE #Ethiopia #Tigray @WFP @UAEAid pic.twitter.com/1LHtDUFRoC — UAE Forsan (@UAE_Forsan) August 18, 2021   It’s also a relief that they sent 200 tons of food supplies to the Tigray area which will uphold the compassionate endeavors in the district in collaboration with United Nations a...