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Ethiopia inaugurates Africa's biggest dam, despite concerns in Egypt and Sudan

Members of the Ethiopian Republic March Band perform in front of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) at of its official inauguration ceremony in Guba, on 9 September 2025. AFP - LUIS TATO

The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), located on the Blue Nile in Ethiopia, has finally been inaugurated. While many celebrate its potential to boost the country’s economy, concerns persist in neighbouring Egypt and Sudan over possible water shortages.

The GERD, located along the Blue Nile, in Guba, Benishangul-Gumuz region, is expected to produce more than 5,000 megawatts of electricity, doubling Ethiopia’s current output, part of which will be exported to neighbouring countries.

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