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Abiy sought to reassure neighbors, vowing Ethiopia will share prosperity, not cause harm. For many Ethiopians, the launch is a source of pride. They believe that the new dam will meet their power requirements and will be an additional source of income by exporting power to neighboring countries.
Ethiopia has inaugurated Africa’s largest hydroelectric dam, the Grand Renaissance Dam, built on a Nile tributary near the Sudanese border, which will generate over 5,000 megawatts, powering homes, businesses, and even the country’s growing fleet of electric vehicles.
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed hailed the launch as a “big achievement,” saying the dam shows what Africans can accomplish. Leaders from across the continent attended the ceremony, with South Sudan and Kenya announcing plans to import Ethiopian power.
But the project has stirred controversy. Egypt, heavily dependent on the Nile for water, calls the dam an “existential threat” and accuses Ethiopia of violating international law by moving forward without consensus.
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Abiy sought to reassure neighbors, vowing Ethiopia will share prosperity, not cause harm. For many Ethiopians, the launch is a source of pride. They believe that the new dam will meet their power requirements and will be an additional source of income by exporting power to neighboring countries.
