Relations soured, in fact, after Addis Ababa constructed the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, which could halt the flow of water to Egypt. There is animosity…
Month: December 2016
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam Gets Set to Open
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam Gets Set to Open. The controversial dam is nearly done, but will drought and lack of grid infrastructure lessen its impact?
The water conflict
In recent times, many countries around the globe have fallen victim to water-conflicts. For example, the construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam on…
Ethiopia's bold infrastructure initiatives
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam under construction will provide 6,000 megawatts of electricity to the region. Ethiopia is experiencing growing pains…
Egyptian official calls on Addis Ababa to stop accusing Cairo
The dispute between Egypt and Ethiopia over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam could take “months” to resolve, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo…
5 African Infrastructural Mega-Projects You Need to Know
Worthy Mention: The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, Ethiopia. Ethiopia’s Renaissance Dam will generate 6,000 MW of electricity and will cost the…
Ethiopia: Gibe III Boosting Nation’s Power Generation
In addition to the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on the Nile, it has been working to boost other green power projects in geothermal, solar and wind…
Ethiopia opens Africa’s tallest and most controversial dam
in theory, next year: the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam on the Blue Nile. Together these projects are intended to turn Ethiopia, which has scarce minerals…
Qatari FM departs Cairo for talks in Addis Ababa - Politics
The Saudi delegation visited the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) construction site and met with the chief engineer, discussing the current state of the…
Egypt-Gulf relations tested by Saudi visit to Ethiopia dam
Egyptian media lashed out at Saudi Arabia over a high-level Saudi delegation visit to the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) during a short trip to…
Ethiopia seizes yet more power with 1.8GW super-tall dam - News
These three dams, along with the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), also being built by Salini Impregilo, are part of Ethiopia’s ambitious plan to arrive…
11 giant infrastructure projects that are reshaping Africa
At a cost of $4.8 billion, the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam will provide hydroelectric power to Ethiopia and nearby countries. There is some criticism…
Ethiopia and the limited sustainability of authoritarian growth capitalism
Symboolprojecten zoals de stadstrein in hoofdstad Addis Abeba en de Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, de controversiële dam op de Blauwe Nijl – Afrika’s…
Development of The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam
The dispute begins in Ethiopia’s attempt to regain control of its contributory river, the Blue Nile, by building the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD).
A large undertaking
Construction work underway on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam. Image courtesy of Salini. Site C Artist’s impression of the Site C project in BC, Canada.