Egypt Angry as Ethiopia Fills Nile Dam Reservoir Amid Water Row

Egypt has voiced anger after Ethiopia announced it had filled the reservoir at a highly controversial hydroelectric dam on the Blue Nile River. <br />Egypt's foreign ministry says Ethiopia was disregarding the interests of the downstream countries. <br />Ethiopia says the $4.2bn dam will not cut their share of Nile water. <br />Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed admitted the project had faced internal and external obstacles. <br />Ethiopia believes the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam will double the country's electricity output, providing a vital development boost, as currently half the 127-million population lacks electricity. <br /><br /><br />This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/4166630/advertisement">https://www.spreaker.com/show/4166630/advertisement</a>