Diaspora Members Visit GERD, Hail It as “Ethiopia’s Liquid Gold” on the Abay River
Members of the Ethiopian Diaspora recently visited the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) to celebrate the project's operational status. Supporters hailed the dam as a symbol of national pride and a vital source of future energy.
Why it matters
The GERD is a major geopolitical project that has significant implications for regional water rights and Ethiopia's economic development goals.
Login Logout አማርኛ ትግርኛ Afaan Oromoo Af‑Soomaali Qafar Afa English Français عربي Politics Social Economy Sport Technology Environment Feature Videos About Us Diaspora Members Visit GERD, Hail It as “Ethiopia’s Liquid Gold” on the Abay River 🔇Unmute Addis Ababa, August 9, 2026 (ENA) —Members of the Ethiopian Diaspora visited GERD today, expressing pride as they witnessed firsthand the scale of the country’s landmark hydropower project.
Speaking to Pulse of Africa, the diaspora members hailed the dam as “Ethiopia’s liquid gold.”
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), Africa’s largest hydropower project, has entered operation, marking a major milestone in Ethiopia’s drive to expand electricity generation and meet rising power demand at home and beyond.
Members of the Diaspora who traveled from cities including Denver, London, Toronto and Washington described the visit as an emotional moment after years of supporting the project from abroad.
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