Death on the Nile Haunts Ethiopia’s Rebirth
August 4th, 2019
Via Bloomberg, a detailed look at the unusual death of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam’s Chief Architect and some of the internal/external politics around the project: The day Simegnew Bekele was found dying at the wheel of his Toyota Land Cruiser in central Addis Ababa—doors locked, engine running and a bullet wound to his head—he […]
Read more »Nile River Water Supply Forecasts May Reduce the Chance of Conflict
August 1st, 2019
Via The Wilson Center, a look at tensions related to the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam: Rising tensions between Egypt and Ethiopia over construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) have led to speculation that there could be a war over water. When completed, the dam will be the largest in Africa. And it will give […]
Read more »Crisis On The Nile: Egypt’s Water Security Under Threat
July 4th, 2019
Via Foreign Brief, a look at how Egypt’s water shortages are likely to worsen with the upstream construction of the Great Ethiopian Renaissance Dam: WHAT’S HAPPENING? Egypt’s water shortages are likely to worsen with the upstream construction of the Great Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD). KEY INSIGHTS – The cost of desalination plants and dams is likely […]
Read more »The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam: Power for Ethiopia, Disaster for Egypt?
June 13th, 2019
Via Future Directions International, an article on the Grand Renaissance Dam: Key Points The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is an integral part of the Ethiopian economic and political development strategy. It is hoped that it will provide much needed electricity for industrial development and give the country greater control over the flow of the […]
Read more »Revisiting the Egyptian-Ethiopian Water Dilemma
October 10th, 2018
Via Future Directions International, commentary on the Egyptian-Ethiopian water rivalry: The rivalry over the Nile water is a major issue that threatens the stability of north-east Africa. The Nile has particular importance for Egypt and Ethiopia. It is a source of food and water for both countries and has a significant impact on their energy […]
Read more »Egypt’s Options to Counter Ethiopia’s Grand Dam Dry Up
June 6th, 2018
Courtesy of STRATFOR (subscription required), analysis of Egypt’s options to counter Ethiopia’s Grand Dam plan: Highlights The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, a critical component of Addis Ababa’s economic development strategy, will provide ample electricity for the country’s 100 million citizens. Despite Egypt’s long hostility to the project, Ethiopia will soon complete the dam, underscoring the […]
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