9.9K views · 201 reactions | Ethiopia has built Africa's largest hydroelectric dam, promising power for millions. But Egypt and Sudan say it poses a threat to their survival. Is the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam a symbol of progress — or a spark for conflict? | DW News | Facebook

The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, located on the Blue Nile River in Ethiopia, has been under construction since 2011 and is expected to be complete in 2023. It impounds the Millennium Reservoir, which has been filling since 2020, and will harness hydroelectricity to bring power to nearly half of Ethiopians. The dam has created controversy with downriver countries like Sudan and Egypt, who are concerned about drought as the reservoir is rapidly filled. 11.212896°, 35.094475° Source imagery: Go

Ethiopia has officially inaugurated Africa's largest hydroelectric dam, a massive project expected to supply energy to millions of people. The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, built on a tributary of the Nile River, represents a $5 billion investment and is seen by Ethiopia as a cornerstone of its economic development. With over 120 million citizens, the country is aiming to expand access to electricity and position itself as a regional energy exporter. Since the first turbine began operating in

Ethiopia has inaugurated the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, Africa’s largest hydro power project. Al Jazeera’s Bernard Smith says the dam is a source of national pride but remains contentious among downstream nations including Egypt and Sudan. | Al Jazeera English

6.2K views · 210 reactions | Ethiopia has officially opened the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, Africa’s largest hydropower project with 5,150MW capacity and 74B cubic meters storage, set to boost power supply and regional trade. | Record TV Africa | Facebook

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