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Ethiopia Inaugurates Grand Renaissance Dam, Africa's Largest Hydropower Project
The $5 billion Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, with a 5,150-megawatt capacity, aims to supply electricity to millions and export surplus power despite ongoing Nile water disputes.
- Ethiopia inaugurated the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam , the largest hydroelectric dam in Africa, on Tuesday, promising to reshape the nation's energy future and generate 5,000 megawatts of electricity.
- The dam, costing $5 billion, is expected to produce 5,150 MW of power, significantly boosting Ethiopia's energy capacity, which currently struggles with high electricity shortages.
- Egypt fears that the GERD could threaten its water supply from the Nile, which is crucial for its population, with Egyptian officials describing the dam as an 'existential threat' to their nation.
- Sudan has joined Egypt's call for binding agreements on the dam, indicating potential benefits for itself through improved flood management and cheaper energy.
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Ethiopia inaugurates Africa's largest hydroelectric dam as Egypt rift deepens
Ethiopia has inaugurated Africa’s largest hydroelectric dam, a project that could transform the country’s energy sector but may also deepen a long-running dispute with Egypt over access to Nile River water. Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed hailed the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) as a milestone that will electrify the entire region. However, Egypt fears the dam could restrict its water supply, especially during periods of drought. Th…
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Česká televizeEthiopia officially opened Africa's largest hydroelectric dam on Tuesday, which will provide power to millions of people. The construction of a high-dam power plant on a tributary of the Nile River is heightening tensions with downstream Egypt and has unsettled the region.
Ethiopia's Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is a century-long project designed to power millions of people. In Egypt, politicians played with the idea of blowing up the dam.
Ethiopia launches Africa’s largest dam as neighbors eye imports
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — Ethiopia on Tuesday inaugurated Africa’s largest dam to boost the economy, end frequent blackouts and support the growth of electric vehicle development in a country that has banned the importation of gasoline-powered vehicles.
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