Mother Ethiopia Diverts the Blue Nile River and Opens a New Chapter
By Blen Tilahun It was only 2 decades ago that the world was worried that Ethiopia could end-up in a chaotic disintegration and lawlessness of seen in Yugoslavia and Somalia. Just 10 years ago, many were skeptic of Ethiopia’s development…
The Grand Ethiopia Renaissance Dam: A Dam of Mega-Benefits
By Bayelegne Yirgu Dec. 17, 2012 The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) project is one of the largest hydroelectric dams in the world. When it is completed it will generate 6000 mega watts of electricity. Now and then, we see…
Ethiopia is Driving to Complete its Massive $4.8 Billion USD Grand Renaissance Dam on the Blue Nile
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, Nov. 30, 2012 — (UPI) — Ethiopia is driving to complete its massive $4.8 billion Grand Renaissance Dam on the Blue Nile amid a long-running dispute with Egypt that will likely worsen in the months ahead unless…
International Panel of Experts on Renaissance Dam to Hold 4th Meeting in Addis Later this Month
Addis Ababa, November 16, 2012 — (WIC) — The International Panel of Experts (IPoE) that assesses the impact of the Great Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on downstream countries will hold its fourth meeting in Addis Ababa later this month. The…
Ethiopia on Track to Complete First Mega-Dams by 2015
* Mega dam along Nile River to generate 6,000 MW * Plans to spend over $12 bln and produce 40,000 MW by 2035 * Hopes to become Africa’s biggest power exporter By Aaron Maasho ADDIS ABABA, Nov 12, 2012 —…
New Book on Nile Says Water War is Unlikely
By Merga Yonas Nov. 10, 2012 A new book titled “Nile River Basin: Water, Agriculture, Governance and Livelihoods” argues that the risk of a water war is secondary, saying that the poor should have a fair and easy access to…
Ethiopia, Sudan and Egypt Reach to an Agreement on Eastern Nile Basin Cooperation
Addis Ababa, Nov. 09, 2012 — Ethiopia, Egypt and Sudan have agreed to resume jointly working on organizing sustainable management, utilization and development of the Nile waters under the Eastern Nile Basin. The agreement was reached after water Ministers and…
National Council for Grand Renaissance Dam Holds its 3rd Regular Meeting
National Council for Grand Renaissance Dam Holds its 3rd Regular Meeting Addis Ababa, October 31, 2012 – (WIC) – The National Council in charge of mobilizing the public for construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam said 4 billion Birr…
Wikileaks: Egypt was Planning to Bomb the Ethiopian Grand Renaissance Dam, Using Sudan as a Launchpad
Ethiopia has been working harder than ever to build Africa’s largest dam for the past couple of years. The project is on schedule to be completed by 2017. Will this Meles Zenawi’s dream of building such a huge dam be…
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