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A high-risk mega-dam in Ethiopia

Yet it has long caused rancour between Ethiopia and downstream Egypt and, to a lesser extent, Sudan (see map). Years of ...

How Ghana and Ethiopia Are Boosting Their Forests

In the face of Africa’s deforestation in past decades, many countries are now starting to see progress in combating forest ...

Ethiopia’s mega dam has taken 14 years to build: what it means for the Nile’s 11 river states and why it’s so controversial

Egypt and Sudan’s insistence on keeping their historical water shares cannot be considered equitable and reasonable.

African leaders push for climate investment at Ethiopia summit

African leaders have gathered in Ethiopia for the Africa Climate Summit, proposing a shift from climate aid to climate ...

As Ethiopia launches Africa’s biggest dam, citizens are hopeful despite concerns by Egypt and Sudan

Ethiopia will inaugurate the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam along the Blue Nile on Tuesday. It is expected to produce more ...

Ethiopia Debuts New Mega-Dam

Ethiopia opened Africa’s largest hydroelectric dam on Tuesday, ending Egypt’s majority control of the Nile River. The ...

Ethiopia Hopes to Boost Its Ability to Adapt to Climate Change

It was a theme touched on throughout the second day of ACS2, which saw conversations focused on adaptation and resilience, ...

Sierra Leone Close Gap on Burkina Faso With 2-0 Win Over Ethiopia

Kamara and Koroma strike as Leone Stars climb to third in Group APhoto: Sierra Leone Football AssociationSierra Leone claimed ...

Ethiopia's Diribe Welteji out of track worlds over missed test

Ethiopian middle-distance runner Diribe Welteji has been barred from the world track championships a day before her first ...