On Tuesday, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed formally launched the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, hailing it as “the greatest achievement in the history of the Black race”.
Africa’s largest hydro-electric dam will help electrify the country as well as provide power to the region.
The dam’s construction on a Nile tributary, which provides most of that great river’s water, was controversial with downstream countries. Diplomatic tension with Egypt cranked up and there was even talk of conflict.
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Well done Ethiopia! Congratulations. ✌🏾🇸🇴❤️
Just beautiful !!! after long years of dedication, Ethiopian people made a history for now and coming generation. I'm very proud to be in it.
What do you mean controversial 😂
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Congratulations Ethiopia from 🇦🇪 for reaching this milestone
Ethiopia is a great country and I believe Africa can learn a lot from Ethiopia.
I am from Ethiopia, from the land of Abyssinia, congratulations to all of black Africa. 🇪🇹❤🇪🇹❤🇪🇹❤🎉😍🙏
dumb beggar yeller blind ugly dogs yell instead of barking
cotrovercial dam ? what is contravercial funding ourown project or 65% ethiopian population have never seen electric light so can use one?
Ethiopian have absulut right to use their god given resours.
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5 Billion Dollars
This is the finger of God ❤❤❤❤
One small step for Ethiopia, one giant leap for Africa.
What opinion does the so called "west" have to say
What do you mean controversial ?
CONGRATULATIONS EIHTI!!! These Europeans only see Africa as a hot meal… they will NEVER want you to become self sufficient…. They want you on your knees …even the ‘charities’ are coining it… ENOUGH!
Tell the ethiopians to only store water during the rainy season and lets the river flow free to avoid war…It sound simple but you would be surprised how people do not have any sensibiligy, it must be cell phones that are sucking the brain dry.
The global south energy independence in the forms of solar panels and wind turbines will destabilize the U.S. dollar as the world currency.
How ?
The global south has to purchase refined oil in U.S. dollars; forcing the global south to devalue their exports just to obtain U.S. dollars.
Solar & wind energy generated domestically frees the global south from colonial economic slavery.
The abundance of renewable energy provides clean energy to build industry and provide services for the people.
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AFRICANS—-shows RISE!!!
❤ Ethiopia 🇪🇹
Even during drourts, the second biggest fresh ater la will susain a steady supply to one of the most revered rivers in the great lakes, The collonial York that has been ighing on Africa is quickly being lifted. Africa is slowltly starting to tap ino is vast wealth of naural resources as the ifluence of nations like the USA and France etc decline, Its a lauphable that a clon like Trump is claiming that climate change is a Haux m when the like of China are cementing their dominace in solar technlody and wqyipment evelopment/production.
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Give media cover for great irreecha festival bbc.
As an Ethiopian, I commend BBC News for the headline “Ethiopia launches Africa’s biggest dam”—a rare moment where the scale of our achievement is recognized with clarity and respect. Even more importantly, I appreciate that your coverage acknowledges the magnitude of energy poverty in Ethiopia, where tens of millions have lived without reliable electricity for generations. This dam is not just a structure—it is a lifeline, a symbol of hope, and a turning point for our people.
However, while the headline reflects progress, the underlying tone still echoes a colonial mindset. Why must our development be framed through the lens of “regional tensions”? Why is Egypt’s discomfort given more weight than Ethiopia’s right to rise?
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is a sovereign project built with the sweat and sacrifice of Ethiopians. It is our answer to decades of exclusion, underdevelopment, and externally imposed limitations. The Nile begins in Ethiopia, and so does the light that now powers our homes, schools, and industries.
We are no longer the Ethiopia portrayed as a symbol of famine. We are builders of our own destiny. Your title was a step forward—now let your narrative evolve with it.
congratulations from Zimbabwe, however it is smaller than Kariba dam but generates more power
I am so happy for the Ethiopians. What an improvement to peoples' lives and the economy of Ethiopia. Blessings and Love to the people, and to the people who have made the difference, by building the new dam.
Obviously Etiopia will deny affecting water levels downstream. Who cares about one's neighbours anyhow?
The dam has no benefit to Ethiopia. On the contrary, it wastes a lot of money.
Colonial Britain misled Egypt into thinking that it owns the river. But theft does not pass title. Egypt forgot that.
So far, Egypt’s waters seem to be fine. So, kudos to Ethiopia. Plus, they did confirm that Egypt and Sudan will still have their waters. Therefore, it looks like it’s all good.
Isnt this one of the sithole countries?
ETHIOPIA WILL GET BACH ALL ITS OWN SEA PORT TOO…WHAT EVER WHAT THE DIED AND THE MOST ARROGANT; ETHIOPIAN BLOOD/ LIFE SUPPLY CLEAR WATER SUCKER WILL PAY ALL!!!!
That is a great achievement for Ethiopia. Well done.
Sudan goes back-and-forth. Eygpt is the problem. They have been trying in every way to destroy this project because they want to stick with an agreement that was written and passed by Colonial Powers.
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