Ethiopia unveils Africa’s largest dam, moving past Live Aid history

Ethiopia has set aside its Live Aid past as it proudly unveils the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, a massive project on the Blue Nile that aims to provide water and power for millions. The construction of this dam, financed through domestic bonds and donations after being rejected by international lenders, symbolizes Ethiopia’s determination to stand on its own feet. Addis Ababa sees the dam as a sign of self-reliance and celebration of its independence, while Egypt and Sudan view it with apprehension, fearing the potential consequences of Ethiopia’s aspiration for superpower status.