Ethiopia's Grand Renaissance Dam 8 Years On

At 6.45 gigawatts, upon completion, the dam will be the largest in Africa and the 7th largest in the world. The government says the project will be completed in 2022.

The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam or GERD.

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