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Ethiopia: Africa’s mega dam, GERD, officially inaugurated

Ethiopia has inaugurated the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), Africa's largest hydroelectric project, aiming at ...

Ethiopia launches Africa’s largest dam as neighbors eye power imports

Ethiopia on Tuesday inaugurated Africa’s largest dam to boost the economy, end frequent blackouts and support the growth of ...

Ethiopia to open GERD mega-dam despite warnings from Sudan and Egypt over Nile water supplies

Ethiopia says the GERD hydroelectric dam will be a boon to the region, but Egypt and Sudan say it could threaten their ...

As Ethiopia launches Africa's biggest dam, citizens are hopeful despite concerns by Egypt and Sudan

Ethiopia will inaugurate the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam along the Blue Nile on Tuesday. It is expected to produce more ...