A wind of change is blowing through the Nile Basin. After a decade of construction, Ethiopia completed its second filling of its Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on July 19,…
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My Dam, My Why, My Dignity
Why does Africa’s forerunner project, the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) inspire, motivate and enamor its supporters so much? What is it about the GERD that resonates with us, moves…
Mediation on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam: From hope to hopelessness?
By: Abebe Yirga Ayenalem and Bewuketu Dires Gardachew with contributions from the WeAspire Editorial Team In this article, we are not focusing on the way out from the deadlock. Instead,…
The Elephant in The Room: What is behind the stalled GERD Negotiation and how should it move forward?
Every roadblock in the tripartite negotiation between Egypt, Ethiopia, and the Sudan leads to one issue: Nile water use allocation. Both Egypt and Sudan are adamant on showing even a…
Part III: The Bigger Picture
This blog is one of three articles by Tamrat A. Gelu under the umbrella theme of Cooperation over the Blue Nile is the Way forward for Egypt. Part I focuses…
Part II:The Emergence of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD)
This blog is one of three articles by Tamrat A. Gelu under the umbrella theme of Cooperation over the Blue Nile is the Way forward for Egypt. Part I…
Progressive GERD Nile agreement for building trust between Egypt, Ethiopia, and the Sudan
This summer, record Nile River flow and flood resulted in devastating loss of life, human suffering, and property damage. East Africa was hit especially hard. These floods were primarily driven…
The GERD would have played a role saving lives and limiting property damage in Sudan
The people of Sudan are nowhere near where they ought to be. Towns and villages along the Nile, including the capital Khartoum, are underdeveloped and lack proper planning and supporting…
Beyond the normalization of climate change, Ethiopia’s Green Legacy is a must have insurance for the GERD
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) reached a significant milestone when the first year of the first stage filling, that is expected to span two years, was completed in July…
86% = 0% : pour commencer d’en finir avec l’équation inéquitable du Nil pour l’Éthiopie
Alors que le monde a les yeux rivés sur la pandémie Covid-19, ce juillet 2020 annonce le début de la fin d’une injustice séculaire sur l’utilisation des eaux du Nil.…
GERD is my Heritage Dam A Huge Lake of Halal Water from Abay!
By: Samuel Tefera Alemu The Easter celebrations left bringing joy calling for Ramadan extending the season of prayers and giving alms. It was a show of faithful solidarity between Christian…
Talk Africa: The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam
Talk Africa: The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam