Estimates show that almost half of Ethiopia's budget is linked to foreign aid. By suspending some aid, the United States has reopened the debate on whether developing countries should depend on foreign aid to realise their economic goals. Unfortunately, Trump's decision to stand against Ethiopia in the renaissance dam dispute has two broad implications at the state and continental level. The dispute over the renaissance dam could have been an opportunity for the Trump administration to rectify past mistakes. Climatic forecasts also indicate that the current water levels are optimal for filling the renaissance dam.

Source: Ethiopian News September 27, 2020 09:11 UTC