Why Africa's Largest $5B Nile Dam is So Controversial | WSJ Breaking Ground
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 Published On Jun 14, 2024

The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam on the Blue Nile River promises to transform Ethiopia’s economy. But in Egypt and Sudan, the dam is seen as a threat as they depend on the river for the majority of their freshwater.

WSJ explores what the true impact of Africa’s biggest-ever dam will be and why reaching an agreement is proving difficult over definitions of drought and impacts downstream.

Chapters:
0:00 The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam
0:46 The dam’s impacts
1:52 The dam’s energy output
2:54 Sudan and Egypt
4:56 What’s next?

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