Warning: This graphic requires JavaScript. Please enable JavaScript for the best experience. Updated Oct. 15 at 1:29 p.m. A colossal dam is near completion on ...

Long-standing hostilities between Egypt and Ethiopia over the use of the Nile River have added to broader tensions in the ...

Researchers propose a framework for equitable sharing of the Nile's water and hydropower resources during extended drought periods. A new study proposes a science-based policy for operating the Nile ...

Al-Monitor is an award-winning media outlet covering the Middle East, valued for its independence, diversity and analysis. It is read widely by US, international and Middle East decision makers at the ...

Al-Monitor is an award-winning media outlet covering the Middle East, valued for its independence, diversity and analysis. It is read widely by US, international and Middle East decision makers at the ...

The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (Gerd) was built on the Blue Nile and is Africa’s largest hydroelectric dam. Once completed, the dam aims to power millions of homes, increase economic growth ...

Breaking Ground digs into megaprojects around the world, uncovering what these developments might mean for the surrounding region and the ultimate costs.

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said Thursday that the disputed Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) would be completed and inaugurated within six months. "This will be recorded as a proud ...

As Ethiopia vows to fill the GERD for a second time this July, Egypt is no longer mincing its words when it comes to actions it is willing to take to mitigate any loss of access to the Nile. In this ...