US President Donald Trump has offered to revive American mediation in the long-running dispute between Egypt and Ethiopia over the waters of the Nile River, raising hopes — and questions — about a breakthrough in one of Africa’s most intractable conflicts. In a letter dated 16 January addressed to Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and […]
Ethiopia built Africa’s largest dam, the $5 billion Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), without foreign aid through citizen bonds, donations, and diaspora support. In 2011, one of Africa’s poorest countries then embarked on a project many experts deemed impossible: Ethiopia set out to construct an ambitious hydroelectric dam on the Blue Nile, named the Grand […]
Africa’s $5 billion largest hydroelectric mega dam project on the Blue Nile has been officially declared 100% complete by Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) has been a focal point of tension among Ethiopia and its downstream neighbors, Egypt and Sudan, due to its potential impact on their water supply. […]
Ethiopia has officially launched electricity generation from the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), a monumental £3.2 billion hydroelectric project that aims to transform the energy landscape of Africa. This ambitious initiative not only symbolizes Ethiopia’s commitment to renewable energy but also highlights the ongoing diplomatic tensions with neighboring countries Egypt and Sudan. Key Takeaways The […]
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