Ethiopia to Proceed With Dam Project Despite Egyptian Opposition

Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn reiterated the government's intention to proceed with construction of the Renaissance Dam on the Blue Nile despite vocal opposition from Egyptian officials.

Artist's impression of the Renaissance Dam, under construction on the Blue Nile in Ethiopia.

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