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How many people died building Ethiopia's dam? An Ethiopian magazine caused a stir after it reported that at least 15,000 people may have diedduring the construction of the nearly $5 billion (€4.2 billion) Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) over 14 years. In an interview with DW, Ethiopian Water and Energy Minister Habtamu Itefa would neither confirm nor deny the claims. "On the point about the numbers that are being quoted, the question is wrong, and the answer is also wrong. For information on this, you have to go to relevant institutions," Itefa told DW.  continue reading...

Ethiopians Baffled by Trump Renaissance Dam Remarks : US President Donald Trump’s jibe at Ethiopia concerning its USD five billion hydropower dam scheme on one of the main tributaries of the Nile River sent shockwaves across Ethiopian communities both in and outside the country this week. Ethiopians are voicing serious concerns over what many describe as uncalled for statements about the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) made by the US President during a meeting with NATO officials in Washington. According to Trump, the dam is “closing up water going to the Nile”, which he described as “a very important source of income and life … to take that away is pretty incredible. But we think we are going to have that solved very quickly.” Ethiopia is counting on the dam to help extricate its population from poverty, while Egypt claims it may rob it of its “historical” right to the Nile waters. “I think if I am Egypt, I want to have water in the Nile and we are worki...

Sudan and Egypt are concerned about its effect on their water supply, but Abiy says the dam will benefit them all. Ethiopia’s PM Abiy Ahmed says mega dam GERD on the Nile ‘now complete’

TOYO is set to expand its solar cell capacity in Ethiopia by 2 GW. This expansion is part of a broader initiative to enhance renewable energy sources in the country. The investment aims to support Ethiopia's energy goals and increase access to electricity. The development is expected to have a positive impact on the local economy and job creation. The project aligns with global trends towards sustainable energy solutions. Continue reading...

A new study proposes a science-based policy for operating the Nile River’s mega-dams during prolonged droughts, aiming to balance Ethiopia’s need for hydropower with Egypt’s dependence on downstream water. The framework introduces a shared drought metric using the Aswan High Dam’s level to reduce regional conflict and promote sustainable water and energy management. Continue reading...

Ethiopia is set to officially inaugurate the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) in the coming months, marking the near-completion of Africa’s largest hydropower project. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) confirmed to the Ethiopian House of People’s Representatives that the GERD will be inaugurated within the next six months. The dam, which began construction 15 years ago under former Prime Minister Meles Zenawi, is now in its final phase. Continue reading...