Ethiopia has finished building mega-dam on Nile, PM says
Ethiopia has announced the completion of the construction of a massive dam on the Nile River, as confirmed by the country’s Prime Minister. The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), located on the Blue Nile, has been a source of tension between Ethiopia, Egypt, and Sudan for years.
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed stated that the dam is now ready to begin filling its reservoir, marking a significant milestone in the project. Ethiopia sees the dam as essential for its development, providing electricity to millions of people. However, Egypt and Sudan have expressed concerns about the potential impacts on their water supply from the Nile.
Egypt, which relies heavily on the Nile for freshwater, has voiced fears that the dam could affect its share of the river’s waters, crucial for agriculture and drinking water. Sudan, too, has raised issues about the dam’s safety and its impact on its own dams further downstream.
Ethiopia maintains that the dam will not harm downstream countries and has insisted on its right to use the Nile waters for its development. The completion of the dam has the potential to either de-escalate tensions in the region if all parties can reach a mutually beneficial agreement or to heighten geopolitical tensions if disputes are not resolved.
The situation remains delicate, with negotiations ongoing between the three countries to settle the issues surrounding the GERD and its operation. The stakes are high for all involved, as the Nile River is a vital water source for over 250 million people in the region.
Sources Analysis:
Prime Minister of Ethiopia – The Prime Minister of Ethiopia is directly involved and has a vested interest in portraying the dam in a positive light to the public and internationally.
Fact Check:
The completion of the dam – Verified fact. This information can be confirmed by official statements and visual evidence of the dam’s construction.
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