Details of Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, largest dam in Africa
Funded through government bonds, public donations, and Chinese loans, the dam is Africa’s largest hydroelectric project and a symbol of national pride, though its impact on Nile water rights remains contested.
Ethiopia has inaugurated its colossal Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on the Blue Nile, a milestone that has drawn concern from Egypt and Sudan.
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Funded through government bonds, public donations, and Chinese loans, the dam is Africa’s largest hydroelectric project and a symbol of national pride, though its impact on Nile water rights remains contested.
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed presided over the launch, joined by regional leaders including Kenya’s William Ruto, Somalia’s Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, South Sudan’s Salva Kiir, and Djibouti’s Ismail Guelleh.
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