search
Niles
Trends
- 1Ethiopia accuses Sudan and Egypt of backing Tigray rebels●Ethiopia accuses Sudan, Egypt of backing Tigray rebels as fighting rages https://www. aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/28/e thi
Ethiopia has accused Sudan and Egypt of supporting Tigray forces as fighting intensifies in the region. Sudan's army has denied the allegation, saying it is the rival paramilitary Rapid Support Forces that maintain ties with Tigray fighters. The accusations deepen tensions between the Nile neighbours at a time when relations are already strained over water and border disputes.
- 2Ethiopia accuses Egypt and Sudan of backing anti-Abiy alliance▼Ethiopia accuses Egypt and Sudan of backing alliance against Abiy
Ethiopia has publicly accused Egypt and Sudan of supporting an alliance aimed at undermining Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's government. The accusation adds to long-running tensions between the three countries, which have clashed over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam and border issues. The claim, reported by Euronews, has drawn attention amid rising regional friction in the Horn of Africa and Nile basin.
- 3Egypt warns Ethiopia over Nile mega-dam water security▼Africa’s most powerful military warns U.S. backed Ethiopia as Egypt vows to protect its Nile water security over controversial mega-dam
Egypt has issued a fresh warning to Ethiopia over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, vowing to protect its Nile water security as tensions flare anew. The dispute pits Egypt, which depends on the Nile for most of its fresh water, against the U.S.-backed Ethiopian dam project on the Blue Nile. Egypt's military, ranked among Africa's most powerful, has framed water access as a red line, reigniting regional debate over the long-running standoff.
- 4Ethiopia army chief accuses Egypt and Sudan of backing plot●Ethiopia’s army chief accuses Egypt and Sudan of backing armed alliance seeking to oust Abiy Ahmed
Ethiopia's army chief has publicly accused Egypt and Sudan of supporting an armed alliance that aims to remove Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed from power. The allegation marks a sharp escalation in rhetoric between the Nile basin neighbours, whose relations have been strained by disputes including the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam and regional security issues. Neither Egypt nor Sudan has responded to the accusation so far.
- 5Sudan and Egypt reject Ethiopia's Tigray interference claim▼Sudan, Egypt reject Ethiopia claim of backing Tigray opposition
Sudan and Egypt have denied claims by Ethiopia that they are backing the Tigray opposition amid the conflict in northern Ethiopia. The two countries dismissed the accusations, which add to rising diplomatic tensions in the Horn of Africa and the Nile basin, where disputes already exist over water and border issues.
- 6
Sudan's army has rejected claims by Ethiopian officials that it is backing an anti-government coalition opposed to Ethiopia's federal authorities. The denial, reported by Sudan Tribune, comes amid already strained relations between Khartoum and Addis Ababa over border disputes and the Nile dam negotiations. The Sudanese military says it plays no role in Ethiopia's internal political conflicts.
- 7
The Sudanese army has seized dozens of motorcycles as part of a curfew imposed in Sudan's Blue Nile state. The impounding of the vehicles is part of enforcement measures in the region, though authorities have not detailed how long the curfew will last or what prompted the restrictions. Sudan remains deeply unstable amid the ongoing conflict between the army and the Rapid Support Forces.
- 8Sudanese army impounds dozens of motorcycles in Blue Nile curfew●Sudanese army impounds dozens of motorcycles in Blue Nile curfew https://www. aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2 026/9/28/su
The Sudanese army has impounded dozens of motorcycles in Blue Nile State after their riders were caught violating a curfew imposed in the area. The seizure is part of security measures enforced by the military in the state, and the story was picked up by international outlets, drawing attention to ongoing restrictions in the region.
- 9Sudan denies entry visa to Ethiopian intelligence chief Redwan Hussein●Agenzia Nova: Speciale difesa: Sudan-Etiopia, fonti stampa, ministero degli Esteri di Khartum rifiuta visto d'ingresso a
Sudan's Foreign Ministry has refused to grant an entry visa to Redwan Hussein, Ethiopia's intelligence director, according to press sources reported by Agenzia Nova. The move comes amid strained relations between Khartoum and Addis Ababa, including tensions over border issues and the Nile dam dispute. The decision signals a further deterioration in diplomatic ties between the two neighbouring countries.
- 10Sisi: Egypt backs diplomacy on Ethiopian dam, water security non-negotiable▼Al-Sisi: Egypt committed to diplomacy on Ethiopian dam, but water security is non-negotiable
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi said Egypt remains committed to a diplomatic solution over Ethiopia's Grand Renaissance Dam, but stressed that the country's water security is a red line that cannot be compromised. His remarks underline the ongoing tension between Cairo and Addis Ababa over the Nile dam, which Egypt sees as a threat to its freshwater supply.
- 11Sudan publishes multi-sectoral needs assessment for White Nile State▼MULTI-SECTORAL NEEDS ASSESSMENT (MSNA) - WHITE NILE STATE, SUDAN
A multi-sectoral needs assessment (MSNA) has been released for White Nile State, Sudan, documenting humanitarian conditions across the state. Assessments of this kind measure needs in areas such as food, water, shelter, health and protection, and are used by aid agencies to direct assistance. The publication comes as Sudan's humanitarian crisis continues to draw international attention and funding appeals.
- 12Black Nile rewrites the Los Angeles jazz story for a new generation●‘Dare I say TikTok is saving jazz’: Black Nile rewrites the L.A. jazz story for a new generation
The Los Angeles Times profiles Black Nile, a collective credited with rewriting the L.A. jazz story for younger audiences. The piece argues that TikTok is helping save jazz by introducing the genre to a new generation of listeners and pushing Black Nile's reimagined take on the city's jazz tradition into the mainstream conversation.
- 13Four teens charged with attempted murder in Hamblen County▼Four teens, including 3 juveniles, facing several attempted murder charges in Hamblen County
Four teenagers, three of them juveniles, are facing multiple attempted murder charges in Hamblen County, Tennessee, according to local reporting. Authorities have not released details of the alleged incident or the circumstances leading to the charges, and the identities of the juveniles are being withheld. The case is drawing attention because of the ages of those accused and the severity of the allegations.
- 14Niles trustees approve study of indoor sports facility●Niles trustees approve studying feasibility of having indoor sports facility in village
The village board of Niles, Illinois, has approved commissioning a feasibility study into building an indoor sports facility in the village. The move is a preliminary step: the study will examine whether such a facility is practical and worthwhile before any commitment to design or construction. Details on cost, location and timeline were not given.