Power generation began on the 20th at Africa's largest hydroelectric dam, which Ethiopia is constructing on the Nile.
On the other hand, Egypt, which is located in the lower reaches of the river, is repulsing because it leads to water shortage, and the conflict between nations over water resources is deepening.
In Ethiopia in eastern Africa, power shortages are becoming serious, with more than half of the people not being able to use enough power. I'm in a hurry.
On the 20th, the dam's first power generation began, and Prime Minister Abbey, who attended the ceremony, emphasized the significance of hydroelectric power generation, stating that "the goal is to bring light to 60% of the people suffering from darkness."
On the other hand, there have been concerns about the construction of Ethiopian dams, saying that Egypt and Sudan, which depend on the Nile for water sources, will lead to water shortages.
In 2015, Ethiopia made a basic agreement to consider the impact on the downstream, but has not reached a concrete agreement on the amount of water discharged.
In response to the start of power generation, the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs responded in a statement that "one-sided power generation violates the agreement," and the conflict between nations over water resources is deepening.