Agreement / resolution
Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD)
A massive dam Ethiopia is building on the Blue Nile, sparking a crisis with Egypt and Sudan over water shares. It is a major source of tension in the Horn of Africa.
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is a massive hydroelectric dam Ethiopia has been building on the Blue Nile since 2011. Ethiopia considers it essential for electricity generation and development, while Egypt and Sudan fear its impact on their Nile water shares. Long negotiations under international auspices have not reached a binding agreement on filling and operating the dam. The issue remains a source of regional tension in the Horn of Africa.
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