Ethiopia has officially inaugurated Africa's largest hydroelectric dam, a massive project expected to supply energy to millions of people. The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, built on a tributary of the Nile River, represents a $5 billion investment and is seen by Ethiopia as a cornerstone of its economic development. With over 120 million citizens, the country is aiming to expand access to electricity and position itself as a regional energy exporter. Since the first turbine began operating in

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

The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) in Ethiopia becomes operational after its inauguration with hopes of boosting the country’s power supply. 💧⚡ #engineering | Interesting Engineering

The Ethiopian government has launched Africa's largest dam GERD after 14-year construction. | TRT Afrika

The Ethiopian Grand Renaissance Dam (#GERD) stands as a beacon of Pan-African vision and self-reliant development. This monumental project embodies Ethiopia’s commitment to sovereign progress, free from foreign debt, and represents a powerful continuation of Africa’s enduring journey toward unity and liberation. Watch the exclusive interview with the descendants of #Pan-African leaders at the site of the #GERD, brought to you by the Pulse of Africa (#POA). Featured speakers (right to left):👇 ✍️

Important corrections 1) The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is a non-consumptive water projects, that generates electricity by passing water through turbines, allowing water to continue flowing downstream. 2) Therefore, GERD doesn’t block Nile from flowing to downstream countries, unlike consumptive uses such as irrigation that divert and deplete water. 3) GERD is a sovereign project fully financed by the Ethiopian people. | Birhanu M Lenjiso