Ethiopia's Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), Africa's largest hydroelectric dam, is set to open Tuesday. While celebrated in Ethiopia as a major development project doubling its electricity generation, Egypt and Sudan express serious concerns about potential water shortages due to reduced Nile River flow. Years of negotiations have failed to reach an agreement on water management. Egypt views the dam as an existential threat, while Ethiopia claims it will benefit the entire region. The US has attempted mediation, while President Trump has falsely claimed US funding for the project.

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