Ethiopia Rejects Trump's Nile Dam Funding Claims

The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (Gerd), a massive hydroelectric project on the River Nile, which has recently been completed and is a source of national pride for Ethiopia. It highlights the controversy surrounding its funding, as a senior Ethiopian official has denied claims by Donald Trump that the United States largely financed its construction, asserting it was built solely with Ethiopian government and public contributions. The dam has strained relations with downstream nations like Egypt and Sudan, who fear it will significantly reduce their water supply, a concern echoed in Trump's comments. The article also touches upon the domestic fundraising efforts within Ethiopia to finance the project and the importance of the dam for providing electricity to the majority of its population.

1. General Information

2. Funding & Cost

3. Design & Specifications

4. Construction Timeline & Progress

5. Regional Controversies & Tensions

6. Benefits for Ethiopia

7. Engineering Controversies

8. Environmental & Social Impacts 9. Security