Sep 7, 2025 - Ethiopia to inaugurate Africa`s biggest hydropower dam on the Nile
Towering over the Blue Nile, the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is Africa`s largest hydroelectric project. Built with homegrown funding, this $4.8 billion megastructure will generate 6,000 MW of power. As Ethiopia prepares for its official inauguration, the dam stands as a symbol of national pride, resilience, and regional ambition.