Ethiopia Completes Controversial Nile Dam Project Despite Egypt's Objections

Ethiopia completed the fourth and final phase of filling the reservoir for its Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam on the Blue Nile river.
The $4 billion dam will be Africa's largest when completed and is expected to double Ethiopia's electricity output.
Egypt says the dam threatens its water supply but Ethiopia sees it as crucial for economic development.
Egypt called Ethiopia's reservoir filling "illegal" and says it burdens negotiations between the countries.
Ethiopia claims the dam won't reduce water volume downstream, but Egypt relies on the Nile for 97% of its supply.

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Ethiopia Fills Controversial Nile River Dam Despite Objections From Egypt and Sudan

Ethiopia has filled its Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on the Nile, sparking condemnation from Egypt and Sudan, who fear it will reduce their share of water; negotiations on an agreement have recently resumed between the three countries.