Ethiopia inaugurates Africa’s biggest dam

Ethiopia inaugurated the Grand Renaissance Dam (GERD), Africa’s largest hydroelectric project, aiming to boost its energy capacity and economy while aggravating tensions with Egypt, which relies on the Nile for water security. The dam, capable of generating 5,000 megawatts, symbolizes national unity amid internal conflicts, but Egypt views it as an existential threat, escalating regional rivalries and complicating diplomatic efforts for resolution.