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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 inaugurated Africa's largest hydroelectric dam, the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, which will generate 5,150 MW of power, boosting national and regional energy access but raising concerns with downstream Egypt over water rights and regional stability.
Ethiopia has inaugurated Africa's largest hydropower dam, the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, aiming to boost its energy supply and economic development, but this has heightened tensions with Egypt, which fears water shortages from the Nile River. The dam's construction has been a point of regional conflict, with Ethiopia asserting its sovereign right to develop its resources, while downstream countries seek legally binding agreements to protect their water interests.
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.
Ethiopia is set to open Africa's largest hydroelectric dam, the GERD, despite warnings from Sudan and Egypt about potential impacts on Nile water supplies, raising regional tensions over water security and cooperation.
Africa's largest dam has raised concerns downstream along the Nile River, highlighting tensions over water resources and regional stability.
Tina Knowles revealed on Vogue's "The Run-Through" podcast that her daughter Solange was conceived on the Nile River in Egypt. She initially thought she was having a boy and planned to name him Niles. Solange's name was chosen from a baby book Knowles bought in Paris. Additionally, Beyoncé's name is an Americanized version of Tina's maiden name, which she wanted to preserve due to the lack of boys in the family.
Travel vlogger Sam Mayfair shares his experience aboard a five-star Nile river cruise ship, the Steigenberger Royale, on a popular Luxor to Aswan route in Egypt. He highlights the hassle-free nature of the journey, spacious accommodations, good food, and the opportunity to visit cultural sights like the Valley of the Kings and Karnak Temple. While acknowledging limited time at each location, he recommends the experience for those seeking a convenient and interesting way to explore Egypt.
Egypt's President el-Sissi expressed support for Somalia in its dispute with Ethiopia over a deal with Somaliland to access the sea and establish a marine base, urging Ethiopia to seek benefits from seaports in Somalia and Djibouti through transitional means. Somalia's president rejected the deal as a violation of international law and sought support from Egypt. Egypt and Ethiopia have been at odds over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance dam on the Nile, with recent talks ending without a deal, leading to continued tensions over water and irrigation supply downstream.
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.
More than 210,000 Sudanese refugees have fled to Egypt since mid-April, highlighting the deep ties between the two countries and Egypt's mixed legacy in Sudan. Egypt has recently imposed a new measure requiring all Sudanese to obtain visas from Egyptian consulates before they can enter the country, expanding a rule that had already been in place for Sudanese males of a certain age. The decision comes as Egypt faces economic headwinds, and inflation is rising, particularly for basic food items. Many people in Aswan, Egypt, identify as Nubian, in addition to being Egyptian, and the region's tribes span southern Egypt and parts of Sudan.
Sudan is currently experiencing intense fighting as two generals share power after a coup in 2021. The conflict has caused an exodus of foreign officials and citizens and a growing number of refugees. Sudan is the third largest nation in Africa and has a varied climate and geography, with much of the population clustered in a few key areas. The Nile River is a prominent feature, providing two-thirds of the country's fresh water and sometimes causing contention between Sudan, South Sudan, Ethiopia, and Egypt.