Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam
Ethiopia Completes Mega-Dam on the Nile, Seeks Cooperation
Ethiopia‘s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced the completion of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), a massive hydroelectric project on the Blue Nile River. The dam, launched in 2011 with a $4 billion budget, is Africa’s largest hydroelectric project and a significant source of pride for Ethiopians. According to Abiy, the dam is now complete, […]