Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Monday affirmed his government’s desire to complete the construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam. The (Blue Nile) is a symbol of our rise and a manifestation of our ability to advance ourselves,” he said. “All Ethiopians are committed to completing the dam by contributing from their small income,” Ahmed continued. Ahmed was sworn in to continue as Ethiopian Prime Minister for a second five-year term on Monday. The downstream nations fear possible blows to water facilities, agricultural land, and overall availability of Nile water.

Source: Egypt Independent October 05, 2021 10:38 UTC