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Hydropolitics in the Nile Basin

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Egypt to Help Burundi With Wells, Rainwater Harvesting

13 Dec 2010 - 15:27 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

CAIRO, Egypt — Egypt will help Burundi with management of its water resources, according to Egyptian Minister of Irrigation and Water Resources Mohamed Nasreddine AUam.

The announcement came after a meeting

Egypt Announces 2050 Water Resources Strategy

6 Dec 2010 - 14:48 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

CAIRO, Egypt — T he Egyptian Cabinet in mid-November approved the Water Resources Strategy, covering the period through 2050.

"The strategy is meant to develop Egypt's water resources in the

Nile Member States Endorse Cooperative Agreement

24 May 2010 - 14:47 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

nairoBi, Kenya — Five Nile Basin countries — Ethiopia, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya — have signed a cooperative framework agreement on distribution of Nile waters despite protests from Egypt and Sudan.

Egypt to Accelerate Joint Projects in Nile Basin Countries

27 Apr 2009 - 14:46 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

CAIRO, Egypt — T he Egyptian Ministry of Irrigation and Water Resources said it will work to accelerate implementation of joint projects in other Nile Basin countries, particularly in Sudan and Uganda.

U.S. Delegation Discusses Water Issues in Egypt

21 Jan 2008 - 00:05 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

CAIRO, Egypt — — A U.S. Congressional delegation headed by Texas Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson met with Egyptian Minister of Irrigation and Water Resources Mahmoud Abu Zeid to discuss U.S. aid funds spent on

Study Finds Nile's Water Quality Improved

7 Jan 2008 - 00:05 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

CAIRO, Egypt — - The quality of water in the Nile River is good, according to a study conducted by a senior team of experts from the Nile Research Institute, which is affiliated with the

Ethiopia: Three Nile Basin Initiative Countries Urge More Cooperation

13 Aug 2007 - 10:08 by Local Press Report

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (Daily Monitor (Ethiopia)) — — Representatives of three Nile Basin Initiative countries — Ethiopia, Egypt and Sudan — urged greater cooperation among Nile Basin countries to make best use of the Nile's waters.

Egypt Digs 20 Wells in Southern Sudan

6 Aug 2007 - 10:08 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

CAIRO, Egypt — — The Egyptian government has allocated $1 million USD to dig 20 wells in Southern Sudan, officials said.

The decision came following a meeting headed by Prime Minister Ahmed

Experts Discuss Nile Economic Potential

30 Jul 2007 - 08:09 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

nairoBi, Kenya — — Nile experts gathered to formulate ideas on ways to tap the river's resources to bring economic benefits in Nile Basin Initiative countries.

The two-day forum in the Kenyan

Egypt Tries to Ward Off Water Poverty

9 Jul 2007 - 10:09 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

CAIRO, Egypt — — "Seventeen Arab countries will be under the poverty line as per individual's share of water, due to the fact that demand on water has increased fourfold," an official of

NILECOM Ministers Close to Agreement on Nile Basin Initiative Framework

2 Jul 2007 - 10:09 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

Uganda, ENTEBBE — - The Nile Council of Ministers (NILECOM) has agreed on all the articles of the Nile Basin cooperative framework except one.

During the four-day negotiation session in Entebbe, ministers from

Egyptian Irrigation Authority Stops Five Water Stations

2 Jul 2007 - 10:09 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

CAIRO, Egypt — — The Egyptian Irrigation Authority stopped operations at five irrigation water stations in the Nile Delta region in northern Cairo, as their water production proved to be unsuitable for

Cooperation With Nile Basin Countries Key for Egypt's Water Security

25 Jun 2007 - 10:09 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

CAIRO, Egypt — Egypt will never achieve water security unless it fosters cooperative relations with other Nile Basin countries.

That's the conclusion of experts participating in a recent seminar

Egypt, Sudan Discuss Water Issues

30 Apr 2007 - 10:08 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

CAIRO, Egypt — — Egyptian and southern Sudanese officials held discussions on water issues, including enforcement of agreements signed between the two countries.

Egyptian Minister of Irrigation and

Abu Zeid: Egypt Is on the Verge of Water Poverty

16 Apr 2007 - 10:08 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

CAIRO, Egypt — — Egypt is on the verge of water poverty but can overcome it by initiating new projects on the Nile River, according to the Minister of Irrigation and Water Resources Mahmoud Abu Zeid.

World Bank Grants $600,000 USD to Arab Water Council

2 Apr 2007 - 10:08 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

CAIRO, Egypt — — The World Bank is giving the Arab Water Council a $600,000 USD grant which will fund a water institute, among other projects.

Arab Water Council Chairman and Egyptian Minister of Irrigation

Water Pollution Raised in the Egyptian Parliament

19 Feb 2007 - 10:08 by Local Press Report

CAIRO, Egypt OOSKAnews — — Members of Egypt's Parliament have raised the issue of drinking water pollution in a number of villages and the Nile River, saying the government's failure to deal with the problem could

Funding Water Pipe Contract Scoop Amiantit Egypt

11 Feb 2007 - 22:36 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

CAIRO, Egypt — - Egyptian pipe builder and construction company Amiantit Egypt has been awarded several local councils projects worth around $16 million USD.

The two contracts include providing supply water and

Egyptian Officials Deny HN1 Contamination

28 Jan 2007 - 03:37 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

CAIRO, Egypt — — The Egyptian Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation denied that Nile River water is contaminated with H5N1 (bird flu) or any other disease.

“The ministry is taking samples from

Government Report Says Nile Causes Cancer

22 Jan 2007 - 10:09 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

CAIRO, Egypt — — A report by the Egyptian Irrigation, Health, Environment and Housing ministries warned that the average concentration of organic substances in the Nile River, the main source of drinking water in