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Addis Ababa, July 22, 2026 (FMC) β Ethiopia has successfully completed a monumental modern projectβthe Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD)βthrough the unwavering resilience of its people.
Guided by the principle of shared development, Ethiopia constructed this vital infrastructure to harness its natural resources and bring light to its citizens who have long lived in darkness. Yet, ever since the construction and filling of the GERD began, Egypt has continuously fabricated daily falsehoods. This persistent misinformation runs entirely counter to scientific and hydrological realities, serving as an outdated, manufactured narrative unsuited for the modern era.
Ethiopiaβs transboundary river development is grounded in a framework of equitable water utilization designed to benefit all downstream basin countries. However, the claims broadcast by Egyptian media are driven by political motives rather than the physical realities of the river’s natural flow. A primary pillar of Cairo’s agenda is the claim that storing water in the reservoir reduces downstream volume and triggers artificial droughts.
This assertion fundamentally misunderstands the basic technical design and purpose of the project. The GERD is designed for hydroelectric power generation, not for withholding water. Consequently, water passing through the turbines flows directly back into the main river channel and onward to downstream nations without any reduction in volume.
Egyptβs ongoing grievances constantly invoke past agreements and assertions of “historic rights.” These colonial-era pacts completely excluded Ethiopia and other upper riparian states, favoring downstream nationsβprimarily Egyptβthrough unjust arrangements.
Today’s reality, however, rests not on archaic unilateral dominance, but on modern principles of good neighborliness and equitable water utilization. This international reality guarantees all basin countries the legal right to utilize shared resources fairly without compromising the interests of others.
When the facts are brought to light, the realization of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam has opened a new chapter of regional cooperation and mutual growth, rather than subjecting any nation to water shortages. Today and into the future, the Renaissance Dam stands as a pillar of water security and stability for the entire region.