Ethiopia: Prime Minister Abiy Describes GERD As Source of Inspiration for All Black People

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Prime Minister Abiy underscored that the Abay Reservoir, named Nigat (dawn) has brought with it a wealth greater than Ethiopia's current GDP," closing the era of the country's begging for a handout.
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Ethiopia: Ethiopia Inaugurates Grand Renaissance Dam, Africa’s Largest Hydro-Power Project

[Capital FM] Addis Ababa, Ethiopia -- Ethiopia has officially inaugurated the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), a $5 billion hydroelectric project on the Blue Nile hailed as a milestone for the country's economic ambitions and energy independence.
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Liberia: Harper Demonstration School Renovation Finally Halted, Bedell’s Foundation Retrieves Construction Materials

[FrontPageAfrica] Maryland County -- A long-awaited renovation project at Harper Demonstration School has finally been halted after weeks of administrative back-and-forth, leaving over 1,000 students to continue learning in deteriorating classrooms.
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Nigeria: Oworonshoki Residents Block Third Mainland Bridge Over Demolition

[Premium Times] The protesters were occupants of structures along the Iyana Oworonshoki coastal line, which were pulled down on Saturday by a Lagos State Government enforcement team.
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Zimbabwe: Work Begins On Mabvuku Interchange to Ease Harare Traffic

[263Chat] Construction of the long-awaited Mabvuku Interchange has officially begun with the Ministry of Transport setting July 2026 as the completion date.
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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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