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Ethiopia's New Dam to Supply Water to Tens of Thousands of Farmers: PM

Ethiopia's New Dam to Supply Water to Tens of Thousands of Farmers: PM

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Ethiopia's New Dam to Supply Water to Tens of Thousands of Farmers: PMAfter years of delay, Ethiopia officially commissioned the Megech Irrigation Dam... 23.10.2026, Sputnik Africa

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Ethiopia's New Dam to Supply Water to Tens of Thousands of Farmers: PMAfter years of delay, Ethiopia officially commissioned the Megech Irrigation Dam near Gondar city in the Amhara region in the country's north.The inauguration was led by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and First Lady Zinash Tayachew, with Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama in attendance.Key capacities of the dam, according to Ethiopian PM:🟠It has a water storage capacity of 185 million cubic meters.🟠It will irrigate over 17,000 hectares of land."Beyond supplying reliable, clean drinking water to Gondar and nearby towns, it stimulates a broader economic growth. The artificial lake will foster urban agriculture, large-scale fisheries, and tourism resorts, creating massive job opportunities for local youth," Abiy said on social media.Subscribe to @sputnik_africa Sputnik Africa | X

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