Ethiopia: When Mediation Becomes Intimidation - GERD, Trump, and Ethiopia's Sovereign Rights

The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) now functions as a cornerstone of Ethiopian national infrastructure, actively generating power and transforming the socio-economic… Read more »

Ethiopia: Trump Offers to Restart GERD Mediation

US President Donald J. Trump has offered to restart United States–led mediation between Egypt and Ethiopia over the Nile waters and the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam… Read more »

Ethiopia: Beneath Ogaden Sands - Somali Region's Pursuit of Rightful Share in Ethiopia's Energy Awakening

Earlier this month, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed inaugurated the first phase of the Ogaden LNG Project in Calub, Somali Regional State, which has an annual production capacity of 111… Read more »

Ethiopia: From Vision to Victory: Honoring the Spirit That Built GERD

When Ethiopia's late Prime Minister Meles Zenawi unveiled the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) in April 2011, he announced more than an engineering marvel--he declared… Read more »

Ethiopia: GERD Milestone, Energy Reality: Why Ethiopia Must Look Beyond Generation for Real Growth

In early September 2025, two significant events took place in Ethiopia: the inauguration of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) and the second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2).… Read more »

Ethiopia: From Megawatts to Malware - Why Cybersecurity Holds Key to Securing Ethiopia's GERD

On the banks of the Blue Nile, Ethiopia is redefining its national trajectory through the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), Africa's largest hydroelectric project and one of… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia's GERD Equals Energy of 'Three Nuclear Power Plants': Webuild

With an installed capacity of more than 5,000 MW and an annual output projection of 15,700 GWh, Ethiopia's Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) can generate energy equivalent to… Read more »

Ethiopia: GERD: New Reality in Nile Basin - Africa's Emerging Power Dynamic

For over a decade, Egypt and Sudan have engaged in diplomatic battles, international appeals, and endless negotiations to stop or modify the construction and operation of the Grand… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia Reaffirms GERD As a Symbol of 'African Self-Reliance', Calls for 'Equitable Use of Shared Resources'

Ethiopia has reiterated its position that the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) embodies African self-reliance and regional development, as the country prepares to inaugurate… Read more »

Ethiopia: From GERD to Red Sea - Ethiopia's Strategic Future Amid Regional Power Politics, U.S. Pressure

Having begun construction nearly 14 years ago, the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is scheduled for inauguration in September 2025. During a parliamentary address two months… Read more »

Ethiopia: Egypt 'Scrambling to Create Obstacles' Ahead of GERD Inauguration: Electric Power CEO

Egypt is "scrambling to create obstacles" following Ethiopia's announcement that the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is set to be inaugurated soon, according to Engineer… Read more »

Africa: Ethiopia's Strategic Triple Play: How Assertive Diplomacy On GERD, Somaliland MOU, Brics Membership Reshapes Horn of Africa Power Dynamics

The Horn of Africa, long shaped by strategic interests and colonial legacies, is once again emerging as a center of intense diplomatic engagement. With this development, Ethiopia… Read more »