Ethiopia Alleges Egypt is Plotting to Thwart the Inauguration of Its Grand Dam
Asheber Balcha, the CEO of Ethiopia Electric Power, has recently charged Egypt with making a concerted effort to "create hurdles" just as the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) gears up for its launch. This monumental project, which is the largest hydroelectric power venture in Africa, has stirred considerable debate and contention, especially among countries that rely heavily on the Nile River, which is the very lifeline upon which the dam is built.
Balcha's remarks reflect the growing diplomatic strains that have…