Ethiopia: Deaths, Dollars, Disputes – Ethiopia’s GERD Mega Dam

[DW] Did 15,000 people die during GERD's construction? DW unpacks some key facts about Ethiopia's mega dam, including why Addis Ababa does not recognize the 1959 Nile Water treaty between Egypt and Sudan.
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Ethiopia: Ethiopia’s Mega Dam Has Taken 14 Years to Build – What It Means for the Nile’s 11 River States and Why It’s So Controversial

[The Conversation Africa] In April 2011, Ethiopia began construction of Africa's largest hydroelectric dam, the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), on the Blue Nile river. The dam is expected to generate more than 6,000 megawatts of electricity, effectively transforming Ethiopia into the continent's largest power exporter.
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South Africa: Alexandra Container Homes Still Empty Four Years After Construction

[GroundUp] Johannesburg mayor says allocation is in final stages but does not commit to a timeframe for occupation of the complex built during the covid pandemic
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Nigeria: Ekiti Govt Awards N3.8bn for Construction of Staff Quarters At Agro-Allied Airport

[Premium Times] The construction of staff quarters is part of ongoing efforts to ensure the successful operational take-off of the Ekiti State Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport, Ado-Ekiti.
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Zimbabwe: Pomona City Launches $1 Million Biodigester Facility for Sustainable Urban Development

[263Chat] Pomona City, one of Zimbabwe's most ambitious urban developments, has unveiled a $1 million biodigester facility as part of its commitment to sustainable living.
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Zimbabwe: Pomona City Biodigesters – Westprop’s Bold Blueprint for Sustainable Urban Living

[New Zimbabwe] AT the heart of Westprop's most ambitious urban development, Pomona City, a quiet revolution is underway - one that does not just build homes, but redefines how cities breathe, grow, and sustain themselves. At the centre of this transformation stands a $1 million biodigester facility, a bold move that signals a new era of infrastructure-led community building.
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Africa: All of Africa Today – September 4, 2025

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Liberia: Overhead Bridges Completed in Under 24 Months

[New Dawn] The much-anticipated overhead bridges are expected to be completed within 24 months, according to Public Works Minister Giddings.
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Liberia: Overhead Bridges Completed in Under 24 Months

[New Dawn] The much-anticipated overhead bridges are expected to be completed within 24 months, according to Public Works Minister Giddings.
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Nigeria: Wike Inaugurates Construction of New Magistrates’ Court Complex

[Premium Times] Mr Wike described the current challenges faced by judicial officers, including inadequate office spaces and poor living conditions, as embarrassing.
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