Ethiopia Opens Africa's Largest Hydroelectric Dam to Egyptian Protest

Abiy opens Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam amid escalating tensions in Horn of Africa

The dam, which has the potential to transform the lives of millions of people in Ethiopia, the Horn of Africa and East Africa, is mired in toxic geopolitics. Denouncing the dam as an “existential” threat, Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi said he would use “all available means to defend Egypt’s interests”.

Ethiopia opens Africa's largest hydroelectric dam to Egyptian protest

The incredible £3.7bn Africa's biggest dam - 1 mile wide and 475ft high

Tensions continue to rise between two African nations after one country claims that the launch of a multi-billion-dollar project violates agreements.

Ethiopia Inaugurates Grand Renaissance Dam, Neighbours Hail 'Victory for Africa'

Guba -- Ethiopia inaugurated the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on Tuesday, with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed declaring the $4.8 billion project a symbol of national self-reliance and a turning point for Africa's second most populous country.

Ethiopia Unveils Ambitious Mega Dam as Regional Tensions Escalate - Afric Info

The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam: A Transformative Leap in Hydroelectric Energy The recent launch of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) marks a important milestone for Ethiopia, heralding the continent’s largest hydroelectric initiative amidst ongoing regional disputes and geopolitical complexities. This ambitious project aims to dramatically boost Ethiopia’s energy production and drive economic progress. However,it has also sparked a…