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Talks Over Nile Dam Stall Between Egypt and Ethiopia

As a result of the stalemate, the irrigation ministry in Cairo confirmed a meeting hosted by an independent scientific group would take place in the Sudanese capital of Khartoum from September 30 to October 3 to further discuss the issue, writes Deutsche Welle.

Africa: Nile Dam Project - Talks Stall Between Egypt and Ethiopia

Deutsche Welle, 17 September 2019

Egypt has accused Ethiopia of being "unfair" in talks over a massive dam project. The impasse has occurred due to technical aspects related to the filling and operating of the… Read more »

Photo: Ethiopian Herald

The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam or GERD.

East Africa: More People, Less Water? Scientists See Risks On Upper Nile

Thomson Reuters Foundation, 28 August 2019

Rapid population growth, combined with a hike in hot and dry years, is likely to dramatically increase the number of people suffering water scarcity on the upper River Nile,… Read more »
Ethiopia: Why Ethiopia Is in the Eyes of Most for Investment

New Times, 28 August 2019

Ethiopia the second most populous country in Africa, with more than one hundred million inhabitants, following Nigeria, is attracting the attentions of the international community… Read more »

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2022 Slated as New Deadline for Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam

The construction project, which was launched in April 2011 and expected to be completed by 2017, has been delayed by four years due to a design change, GERD Project Manager Eng. ... Read more »
- Ethiopia: Ethiopia Says GERD Needs 4 Years to Be Completed
- Ethiopia: Journalists Visit the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam
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. Read more »
- Ethiopia: Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) in Eight Years
- Ethiopia: PM Says Finalizing GERD Per Schedule Key Priority
Ethiopia's Grand Dam Back on Track

Kifle Horo, former head of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, has been named the new chief engineer of the project, replacing the position held by the deceased Simegnew Bekele. Read more »
- Ethiopia: Former Dam Chief Back in Driver's Seat

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