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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 ...

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.

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 ...
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From Haile Selassie to crowdfunding, how Ethiopia’s GERD dam was born

After decades of work, funding delays and regional pushback, the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is inaugurated.

Ethiopia to open GERD mega-dam despite warnings from Sudan and Egypt over Nile water supplies

Ethiopia says the GERD hydroelectric dam will be a boon to the region, but Egypt and Sudan say it could threaten their ...

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 ...

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 ...