Ethiopia launches Africa’s largest hydropower dam, straining ties with Egypt

Ethiopia inaugurates GERD dam amid downstream tensions with Egypt, Sudan

Ethiopia celebrates Africa’s largest hydroelectric dam as Egypt and Sudan express fears over water security.

Ethiopia launches mega dam, sees political, economic benefits despite tensions with Egypt

The stand-off over the dam has sharpened regional rivalries. Egypt has strengthened ties with Eritrea and Somalia, both of which have tense relations with Ethiopia, and coordinates closely with Sudan.

Africa’s Largest Dam Starts Powering Ethiopia Despite Egypt Row

Ethiopia on Tuesday will inaugurate Africa’s biggest hydroelectric dam, a colossal feat of engineering that could power homes and industries across East Africa, while deepening a years-long dispute with Egypt and Sudan over the Nile’s flow.

Ethiopia launches massive hydropower dam against bitter Egyptian opposition

Ethiopia officially inaugurates Africa's largest hydroelectric dam on Tuesday, a project that will provide energy to millions of Ethiopians while deepening a rift with downstream Egypt that has unsettled the region.

Ethiopia launches huge hydropower dam against bitter Egyptian opposition

Ethiopia officially inaugurates Africa's largest hydroelectric dam on Tuesday, a project that will provide energy to millions of Ethiopians while deepening a rift with downstream Egypt that has unsettled the region.

Ethiopia unveils Africa’s largest dam, a symbol of power and pride

The dam offers new hope for Ethiopians facing frequent blackouts and energy shortages