Why is Ethiopia’s hydroelectric dam on the Blue Nile sized for 6000 MW?
- Created on Wednesday, 19 June 2013 18:55
by Asfaw Beyene, Ph.D.
This is a continuation of my previous commentary entitled “Reflections on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam”, dated 14 June 2013. Here, I will try to address the issues of size and capacity of the dam, which were missing from my previous article. Thank you all who brought this issue to my attention, Dr. SK in particular.
Egypt denies anti-Ethiopia backlash complaints
- Created on Wednesday, 19 June 2013 06:25
(OPride) – Egyptian officials on Tuesday denied receiving discrimination complaints as Oromo refugees in Cairo protested for the 10th straight day. The protesters say they are facing increasing backlash from Egyptians angry over Ethiopia’s controversial dam on the Nile.
Horn of Africa This Week 6/14
- Created on Friday, 14 June 2013 20:28
This is the first edition of OPride.com’s weekly round up of news and analyses from around the Horn of Africa. Each Friday, our editorial intern Mebrat Tekle will catch you up with the most important headlines of the week from the Horn and its vast diaspora. Share the stories you are reading by using #HornStories on Twitter and Facebook.
Reflections on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam
- Created on Friday, 14 June 2013 04:42
by Asfaw Beyene, Ph.D.
(OPride) – On a recent Sunday morning a friend called and asked me to tune-in to an online discussion forum on one of the Ethiopian Paltalk forums. 500 attendants, the maximum allowed per room, packed the voice chatting room. After several attempts, I was able to join the room, which was managed by a postmaster named Aba Mela whose civil tone was pleasing.
UNCHR urges Egypt to protect Ethiopian refugees
- Created on Tuesday, 11 June 2013 00:34
(OPride) – As Oromo refugees protested mistreatment by Egyptian nationals for the second day, some of them camping overnight in front of UNHCR office near Cairo, the UN body called on Egyptian authorities to provide better protection and other guarantees in accordance with its international obligations.