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The Dangote Group proposed a 30% equity stake in a planned $20 billion regional refinery to East African nations. Designed for 700,000 barrels per day, the facility aims to serve Kenya, Uganda, South Sudan, Rwanda, Burundi, and the DRC. No final investment decision has been made.
Authorities in Ethiopia's Tigray region have cancelled the traditional Ashenda festival in Mekelle due to fears of imminent drone attacks. This decision follows recent deadly strikes by federal forces that injured 13 civilians, signaling a sharp escalation in tensions despite the 2022 peace deal.
The article argues that Egypt's ability to influence Ethiopia's new Blue Nile dam projects is limited by its past failure to stop the GERD. It contends that Cairo must rely on diplomacy and cooperation with Sudan, noting that the impact of these new facilities depends on their specific design and operational rules regarding water release.