The fourth filling of Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is set to begin despite opposition from neighboring Egypt, which claims the $4.2 billion structure will reduce its vital share of the river’s water. Egypt relies on the Nile for about 97 percent of its irrigation needs and insists the dam poses an “existential” threat to countries downstream. The Fourth filling of $4.2 billion Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) has been at the center of a regional dispute since Ethiopia started the project in 2011. “GERD is now approaching its fourth landfill. “The project is almost complete, despite rhetoric from some actors who want to monopolize use of the shared African river.” he added.

Source: Ethiopian News June 23, 2023 10:09 UTC