AFRICAFE: Conflict on the Nile? Why Ethiopia's Grand Renaissance Dam is so Contentious
November 6, 2025
This Africafé episode focuses on the inauguration of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam and its regional impact. Experts highlight Ethiopia’s ambitions for energy and self-reliance, while Egypt and Sudan fear water shortages. The discussion stresses that cooperation and transparency are key to turning the GERD into a driver of regional integration rather than conflict.
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