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

760K views · 21K reactions | 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 | 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

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24K views · 674 reactions | Ethiopia has completed filling its controversial Grand Renaissance Dam (GERD) with water from the Blue Nile to power its millions of citizens. The project has irked neighbors Egypt and Sudan, who see it as a threat to their existence. But there is a much bigger threat that these countries fail to see. | DW Africa | Facebook

2K views · 21 reactions | Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam GERD | Kinangop Liberty Pulse | Facebook

The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam: Powering Africa’s Future ⚡🌍 The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), built on the Blue Nile River, stands as a monumental symbol of Ethiopia’s ambition, resilience, and commitment to sustainable development. As Africa’s largest hydroelectric dam, GERD is not just an engineering marvel but a beacon of hope for millions across Ethiopia and the entire region, aiming to transform the continent’s energy landscape. This massive project has the potential to gene