Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed officially launched the electricity production of the Grand Dam on the Blue Nile on Sunday February 20, an important step in this controversial multi-billion dollar project, according to an AFP correspondent on site.

Abiy Ahmed, accompanied by senior officials, toured the power plant and pressed a series of buttons on an electronic screen, which officials said triggered production.

With AFP

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