Africa: Ethiopia’s Abiy Meets Somali President After Launch of Africa’s Largest Hydroelectric Dam

Africa: Ethiopia’s Abiy Meets Somali President After Launch of Africa’s Largest Hydroelectric Dam

Addis Ababa, Sept 10, 2025 — One day after Ethiopia officially inaugurated the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), the continent’s largest hydroelectric project, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed held a series of high-level meetings with regional leaders to discuss security and development in the Horn of Africa. Among those he met was Somali President Hassan Sheikh…

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Ethiopia inaugurates GERD dam amid downstream tensions with Egypt, Sudan | Energy News

Ethiopia inaugurates GERD dam amid downstream tensions with Egypt, Sudan | Energy News

Ethiopia celebrates Africa’s largest hydroelectric dam as Egypt and Sudan express fears over water security. Published On 9 Sep 20259 Sep 2025 Ethiopia has inaugurated Africa’s largest hydroelectric dam on the Blue Nile, as the $5bn project continues to sow dismay with downstream neighbours Sudan and Egypt. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has hailed the Grand…

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