Ethiopia says construction of Nile mega dam 90pc complete

The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam in Guba

The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam in Guba which authorities in the country say is now 90 percent complete. PHOTO | AMANUEL SILESHI | AFP

Ethiopia on Thursday says the construction of its controversial mega dam project, the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) has reached 90 percent completion.

This was announced by the office of national coordination for the construction of the dam during an occasion to mark 12 years since its foundation stone was laid.