The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), Africa's largest hydroelectric project, is nearing completion. Expected to generate over five gigawatts of electricity, the dam promises to transform ...

“It is with great pleasure that I announce the successful completion of the fourth and final filling of the Renaissance Dam. Ethiopians have helped us by working together. Congratulations to all who ...

Ethiopia said Saturday it was on schedule to begin filling a controversial mega-dam on the Blue Nile River within weeks but vowed to try resolving its dispute with downstream neighbours Egypt and ...

As the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) in Ethiopia nears completion, the giant structure on the main stem of the Blue Nile is expected to bring new electricity, economic activity, and ...

ADDIS ABABA - Ethiopian will delay filling the controversial Grand Renaissance Dam along the Blue Nile, stakeholders agreed on Friday, in a move that effectively ended a standoff that had almost ...

In April 2011, Ethiopia began construction of Africa’s largest hydroelectric dam, the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), on the Blue Nile river. The dam is expected to generate more than 6,000 ...