Thousands of Ethiopians poured into the streets of WorabeCity in the Silte Zone to celebrate the completion of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), Africa’s largest hydroelectric project.
The jubilant crowds, waving flags and singing patriotic songs, described the dam’s completion as a historic milestone not only for Ethiopia but for the entire continent. For many, GERD symbolises national pride, unity, and resilience in the face of challenges.
The multi-billion-dollar project, situated on the Blue Nile, has been at the centre of Ethiopia’s energy ambitions, with the potential to generate more than 6,000 megawatts of electricity. Once fully operational, it is expected to transform Ethiopia into a major power exporter in the region, providing much-needed energy to millions of households and industries.
Community leaders and officials at the celebration hailed the project as proof of what Africa can achieve through determination and collective effort. “This is not just Ethiopia’s victory, it is Africa’s victory,” one official said.
The GERD project, launched in 2011, has faced years of political negotiations and disputes with downstream countries Egypt and Sudan over water rights. Despite the tensions, Ethiopians view the dam as a source of sovereignty and a key to unlocking the country’s economic future.
As celebrations continued late into the night in Worabe City, many residents expressed optimism that the dam will usher in a new era of development, regional cooperation, and continental pride.
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