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Ethiopia: The Ethiopian Grand Renaissance Dam - a Beacon of Regional Integration
The Ethiopian Grand Renaissance Dam (GERD) stands as a monumental achievement in Africa's quest for sustainable development and regional integration. As the largest hydropower project on the continent, GERD is not just a testament to Ethiopia's engineering prowess but also a symbol of pan-African ambition and collaboration. Set to be inaugurated next September, this ambitious project promises to address energy scarcity, which poses a significant…
The huge Blue Nile book was launched in 2011 and is expected to provide Ethiopia with electricity autonomy. But the announcement of its completion has rekindled the concerns of the Nile countries, including Egypt, which denounces an Ethiopian policy of fait accompli.
With the Grand-Ethiopian-Renaissance-Dam, Ethiopia wants to secure its energy supply. However, the dam exacerbates conflicts with Sudan and Egypt, which fear for their water supply.
This article was first published on Cedarnews.net. For more news and exclusive reports, visit our website. Getty ImagesEgypt considers the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam “illegal and in violation of international law,” according to the Egyptian Minister of Irrigation. Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced that his country has completed all construction work on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam and will officially inaugurate the dam ne…
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) has been completed, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced. The dam, the largest in Africa, has been controversial since its construction began, with Egypt and Sudan long-standing concerns that the dam will disrupt the flow of the vital Blue Nile River.
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