Explainer: Why the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam worries Sudan and Egypt

The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is a major infrastructure project in Ethiopia aimed at creating jobs and boosting energy exports. It will be 1780 meters long and 145 meters high, with 16 turbines generating 6000 megawatts of electricity, quadrupling Ethiopia's current capacity. The dam's reservoir can hold 75 billion cubic meters of water, giving Ethiopia control over 85% of the Nile's flow. This has raised concerns in Sudan and Egypt, who rely on the Nile for water and agriculture, viewing GERD as a potential threat.

What is the primary purpose of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD)?

• To provide irrigation for agriculture

• To control flooding

• To supply drinking water

• To generate electricity

How many turbines will the GERD have upon completion?

• 10 turbines

• 12 turbines

• 16 turbines

• 20 turbines

What percentage of the Nile's water flow will Ethiopia control with the GERD?

• 50%

• 85%

• 65%

• 75%

What is the capacity of the GERD's reservoir in billion cubic meters?

• 75 billion cubic meters

• 60 billion cubic meters

• 50 billion cubic meters

• 90 billion cubic meters

Which two countries are concerned about the GERD's impact on their water resources?

• Kenya and Uganda

• Sudan and Egypt

• South Sudan and Eritrea

• Libya and Chad