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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Evelyne Musambi,Samuel Getachew and Amanuel Gebremedhin Birhane

Ethiopia launches Africa’s largest dam as neighbors eye power imports

Ethiopia on Tuesday inaugurated Africa’s largest dam to boost the economy, end frequent blackouts and support the growth of electric vehicle development in a country that has banned the importation of gasoline-powered vehicles.

As reservoir waters flowed into the turbines of the Grand Renaissance Dam, Ethiopians dressed in colorful regalia viewed the ceremony on large screens across the capital, Addis Ababa, and celebrated the achievement with dancing to traditional music.

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