Ethiopia’s Grand Renaissance Dam inauguration gives new hope to many Ethiopians

Many Ethiopians are looking forward to finally getting connected to the national electricity grid once the country’s new mega-dam becomes fully operational. 

Ethiopia’s controversial Grand Renaissance Dam is being inaugurated this Tuesday, 14 years after its construction began. 

Among those celebrating is 38-year-old Fanuse Adete. She lives in the Menabichu district, just 10 kilometres outside Addis Ababa, and raises her seven children…