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Story summary
- Ethiopia's Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) will open on September 9, 2025, amid tensions with Egypt and Sudan.
- Egypt claims the dam jeopardizes its water security; Ethiopia argues it will enhance flood control and electricity generation.
- Ethiopia has support from upstream nations for equitable water use, but Egypt and Sudan remain without agreements.
- Critics highlight the dam's negative impact on downstream water availability; Egypt is adapting to reduced supplies.
- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed views the dam as a symbol of regional cooperation and economic opportunity for Nile Basin countries.
