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Jun 19, 20213 min read

Ethiopia’s plan to build Red Sea military bases fuels tension with Egypt

Amid the stalled negotiations with Egypt over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, Ethiopia is expressing its intention to build military...

The Thatch

Apr 13, 20211 min read

Egypt: Ever Given will be seized until compensation paid

Ever Given, the ship that blocked the vital Suez Canal waterway for almost a week, will remain in the hands of Egyptian authorities until...

Thatch Editorial

Mar 25, 20213 min read

Suez Canal halts all traffic as bid to refloat grounded ship hits trouble

The blockage has already hit world oil markets. Crude futures surged six percent on Wednesday as traders assessed the likely impact on...

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