Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn has rejected a call by Egypt for World Bank arbitration in a dispute over a hydroelectric dam Addis Ababa is building along its share of the Nile. Seeking professional support is one thing, transferring (arbitration) to an institution is another thing. “Seeking professional support is one thing, transferring (arbitration) to an institution is another thing. Among the questions Ethiopia and Egypt disagree about is the speed at which the dam’s reservoir would be filled. The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam – now 60 percent complete – will churn out 6,000 MW upon completion.

Source: Ethiopian News January 21, 2018 17:37 UTC