Ethiopia launches Africa’s largest dam as neighbors eye power imports

Ethiopia has inaugurated Africa’s largest hydroelectric dam, a $5 billion megaproject expected to more than double the nation’s power supply.

The Grand Renaissance Dam, built on a Nile tributary near the Sudanese border, will generate over 5,000 megawatts, powering homes, businesses, and even the country’s growing fleet of electric vehicles.

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed hailed the launch as a “big achievement,” saying the dam…