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Ethiopia inaugurated Africa's largest hydroelectric dam, the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, amid regional tensions with Egypt and Sudan over water rights, with Ethiopia viewing it as a national achievement and regional development opportunity, while Egypt sees it as a threat to its water supply.
Ethiopia's Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, Africa's largest hydro-electric project, took 14 years to build and symbolizes national pride, uniting the country amidst regional tensions, with the potential to significantly improve electricity access for millions.
Ethiopia's Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, Africa's largest hydroelectric project, was completed in 2025 after 14 years, sparking controversy among Nile River countries over water rights, especially with Egypt and Sudan, due to colonial-era treaties and regional tensions. The dam promises significant benefits for Ethiopia's development but highlights ongoing disputes over water sharing and legal rights among the 11 Nile states.
Egypt has announced that the latest talks over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) have failed. Egypt expressed concerns about its water and national security and reserved the right to defend itself if any harm occurs. Ethiopia accused Egypt of misrepresenting its positions and having a colonial-era mentality. The dam has been a source of contention as Egypt and Sudan worry about their water supplies from the Nile, while Ethiopia argues for its right to economic development. The meeting failed due to Ethiopia's refusal to accept compromise solutions, according to Egypt, while Ethiopia remains committed to a negotiated settlement.
Egypt has declared a deadlock in negotiations over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) with Ethiopia and Sudan. Egypt accuses Ethiopia of refusing to accept compromise solutions that would protect the interests of all three countries and instead using the negotiation process to solidify its control over the Blue Nile. Egypt asserts its right to defend its water and national security and will closely monitor the dam's filling and operation. The negotiations have come to an end, and there has been no response from Ethiopia and Sudan.