The giant dam project, not yet completed, is already generating electricity (pictured last year)Egypt has voiced anger after Ethiopia announced it had filled the reservoir at a highly controversial hydroelectric dam on the Blue Nile river. Egypt relies on the Nile for nearly all its water needs. Ethiopia says the $4.2bn (£3.4bn) dam will not cut their share of Nile water. Ethiopia believes the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (Gerd) will double the country's electricity output, providing a vital development boost, as currently half the 127-million population lacks electricity. Ethiopia dam map

Source: Ethiopian News September 11, 2023 04:32 UTC