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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Africa: UN Inaugurates New Forum to Help Debtor Countries

Africa: UN Inaugurates New Forum to Help Debtor Countries

A new mechanism has been introduced, offering debt-distressed countries a way to coordinate their actions and amplify their voice in the global financial system. The mechanism, the ‘Borrowers’ Forum’, was inaugurated on Wednesday at the UN’s pivotal sustainable development conference in Sevilla, Spain. The inauguration comes at a time of rising debt distress across the…

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