Summary
An Ethiopian official denied Donald Trump's statement that the United States funded the construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam on the River Nile. Ethiopia claims that the dam was financed by its government and citizens. The dam has caused tension with Egypt and Sudan, who worry about its impact on their water supply.
Key Facts
- Donald Trump claimed that the US funded Ethiopia's Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam.
- An Ethiopian official said the US did not provide any money for the dam.
- The dam is the largest hydro-electric plant in Africa.
- Ethiopia funded the dam through government and public contributions.
- Egypt and Sudan are concerned the dam could reduce their water supply from the Nile.
- The dam began generating electricity in 2022 and was fully completed recently.
- Ethiopia aims to use the dam to provide electricity since many Ethiopians lack access.
- The project faced delays and costs more than initially planned, but funding continued.
