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

The establishment of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is a testament to Ethiopia’s determination and Africa’s collective vision for development | Standard Digital

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56K views · 1.3K reactions | Ethiopia inaugurates Africa’s largest hydroelectric dam on the Blue Nile on September 9, which will double the country’s power supply. But the project has also fueled regional tensions over Nile water levels. | TRT World | Facebook

The Grand Renaissance Dam sits on the Blue Nile and has long been a flashpoint between Egypt, Ethiopia, and Sudan. Ethiopia sees the dam as a source of national pride and development but downstream, Egypt fears that the dam is a threat to its water security. Now Egypt’s Foreign Minister tells the BBC they’re stepping away from negotiations altogether. | BBC News Africa

The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), completed in late 2024 on the Blue Nile, is Africa’s largest hydroelectric project. Its reservoir, filled between 2020 and 2023, now enables full-scale power generation to support Ethiopia’s energy needs and exports. However, GERD remains a major geopolitical flashpoint, with Egypt and Sudan raising concerns over reduced downstream water flow and lack of a binding agreement on dam operations. Negotiations continue amid fears of regional water insecurit