Ethiopia inaugurates GERD mega-dam despite concerns from Sudan and Egypt over Nile water supplies

Johannesburg — Ethiopia is set to inaugurate the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on the Blue Nile, Africa’s largest hydroelectric dam, on Tuesday. Costing $5 billion, the dam has been a source of pride for Ethiopians, serving as a symbol of national unity. However, Egypt and Sudan have expressed concerns over the potential threats the dam poses to their water security and resources. The project has caused tensions between the three countries, with Egypt and Sudan urging Ethiopia to consider the downstream impacts of the dam on the Nile River.