Ethiopia: GERD So Reminiscent of Adwa's Victory

Ethiopia that boasts natural and man-made resources as well as youthful potential is still languishing under poverty. The fact that its bountiful resources, apart from catering to its needs, are sufficient enough to the region could be substantiated by the alluvial soil from Ethiopia's bosom Blue Nile River (Abay) carries on its sway to proffer to Sudan and Egypt.

This notwithstanding, dismayingly and in a show of ingratitude, the two lower riparian countries have been throwing a cold water on Ethiopia's push to break away from poverty for good and open a new chapter of growth harnessing its natural wealth in a fair manner. Instead of patting Ethiopian on the back they are exhibiting gluttony. "Only the two of us!" they harp on the same string.

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