The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) has been completed, with plans for its official inauguration in September. Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed asserts that the dam will not pose a threat to downstream nations, Egypt and Sudan, but rather serve as a shared opportunity for development and energy generation. However, both Egypt and Sudan worry about potential negative impacts on their water supply, given their reliance on the Nile for nearly all their water needs. The GERD is a significant hydroelectric project crucial for Ethiopia's electrification efforts.
Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed stated that the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is complete, designed to uplift not just Ethiopia but also its neighbors, Egypt and Sudan.
Egypt and Sudan expressed concerns that the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam could threaten their access to vital Nile waters amidst already existing water scarcity issues.
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