The $4 billion Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam would tower over 500 feet and will generate more than three times the amount of energy produced by the…
Month: February 2018
Ethiopia accumulates over $35mn in 6 months from electricity
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Worldview: Ethiopia's grand dam and the end of Egypt's control of the Nile
dam was named the Millenium Dam, but has since been given a far more grandiose title: the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, otherwise known as GERD.
Water wars: Tensions build over a Nile dam in Ethiopia
Ethiopia has been building for years the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam at its border with Sudan. It’s on what is called the Blue Nile, the river’s other major…
The 'water war' brewing over the new River Nile dam
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is just a few kilometres from the border and the pylons are already in place, waiting for the power generation to begin…
The Construction Industry in Ethiopia 2018 - Key Drivers
projects including the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, the largest project under construction in East Africa, with a value of approximately US$4.1bn.
Want to travel down the Nile in VR? Then watch this new BBC VR series
In the story, you’ll get a unique perspective of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, which “threatens to upset the balance of power between neighbours and…
News Analysis: Political unrest in Ethiopia affects dam talks
While Ethiopia and Sudan eye massive benefits from the construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), Egypt is concerned it might affect its 55.5-…
Will reducing cultivated rice areas rationalize water?
same time, Egypt is negotiating with the African front to guarantee its rights in Nile water amid establishing the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD).
How does Desalegn's resignation affect GERD negotiations?
CAIRO – 16 February 2018: After the protracted Egyptian-Ethiopian negotiations over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) have undergone a…
Cairo is at Risk of Running Out Of Drinking Water: BBC Report
He said that the share of water of each individual decreased due to the increasing population. Additionally, the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) has…
Cairo among 11 cities most likely to run out of drinking water due to pollution: BBC
according to Al-Ahram, referring to the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) crisis, which could potentially threaten Egypt’s share of Nile water.
Egyptian, Sudanese presidents' meeting reveals relations roadmap: Egyptian FM
years on various issues, including their difference over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) which Ethiopia is building on their shared Nile River.
Egypt, Sudan foreign ministers, heads of intelligence services
discussions on the implementation of the outcome of the Egyptian-Sudanese-Ethiopian tripartite summit on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam [GERD].
Ethiopia promises further economic growth thanks to mega
Ethiopia boasts of mega construction projects such as the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam that are helping the country boost its economic growth. By.
Under the Radar: Ethiopia’s economic growth offers opportunities and challenges
A notable example can be found in the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) where Ethiopia plans to leverage the Blue Nile to become Africa’s largest…
Will Egypt-Ethiopia-Sudan diplomacy placate other Nile
Trilateral issues of mutual interest’ were discussed, including ways of resolving the impasse over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) project.
Desalination to the rescue: Egypt looks to new water sources
The building of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on the River Nile and its effects on Egypt’s share of Nile water have led the government to…