20K views · 822 reactions | An ambitious hydroelectric project on the Abbay River has the power to transform the lives of tens of millions of Africans. | Office of the Prime Minister-Ethiopia | Facebook

Ethiopia has inaugurated the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, Africa’s largest hydro power project. Al Jazeera’s Bernard Smith says the dam is a source of national pride but remains contentious among downstream nations including Egypt and Sudan. | Al Jazeera English

446K views · 16K reactions | The establishment of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is a testament to Ethiopia’s determination and Africa’s collective vision for development | Standard Digital | Facebook

Ethiopia begins construction of Africa's largest mega airport Hailed as Africa’s future largest aviation hub, the $12.5 billion planned Bishoftu Mega International Airport will have four runways and an initial capacity of 60 million passengers a year, expandable to 110 million. Officials say the project is a strategic bet to position Ethiopia as a global aviation gateway, describing it as even more significant than the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam. https://newsaf.cgtn.com/news/2026-01-10/Ethi

1.8K views · 37 reactions | #FirstpostAfrica: The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), Africa’s largest hydropower project, is set to be inaugurated after more than a decade of construction. | Firstpost | Facebook