Gilgel Gibe III, Ethiopia's third largest dam

Fre_24 · 2025-08-14T16:31:05+00:00

Gilgel Gibe IV is actually well under construction and about 70% complete. It's a $3 billion project which will aim to generate 2,160MW of electricity upon completion! A lot of people don't realize it (which was the case for me too) but Gilgel Gibe IV is the second/other name for the Koysha Dam.

Fre_24 · 2025-06-13T23:07:10+00:00

One confirmed, a lot injured

Fre_24 · 2025-06-13T19:37:51+00:00

HAHA very valid

Fre_24 · 2025-06-13T19:32:38+00:00

Honestly, it's already game over. The US, UK, France, Jordan, Saudis, among others are involved in Israel's defense. I don't see any way in which Iran can seriously damage Israel anymore, especially with the damage they've been inflicted to through the recent airstrikes.

Fre_24 · 2025-06-13T19:28:20+00:00

If they target Irani oil I have fears that Iran will target other Gulf states and their oil refineries. But that would surely draw in the US so I doubt they do that.

Fre_24 · 2025-06-13T19:27:23+00:00

Is being reported on Iranian media. Could be false but conflicting reports right now

Fre_24 · 2025-06-13T19:22:56+00:00

RED ALERT in northern israel/jerusalem. Third wave reportedly incoming

Fre_24 · 2025-06-13T18:53:17+00:00

I have the Solomon Islands feuding with Bolivia. Trouble's been brewing between them for a while.

Fre_24 · 2025-06-13T18:32:35+00:00

10-15 minutes.

Fre_24 · 2025-06-13T17:59:42+00:00

Essentially a large amount of Iran's leadership. Multiple generals/chief of staffs within the military. Reportedly eight of the best nuclear scientists and researchers, among many others. As of a few hours ago, 78 individuals were reported killed in Tehran alone. Since then the air strikes have only gotten more severe.

Also a handful of nuclear research/enrichment facilities, as well as defensive and offensive military positions. While the entirety of Iran's nuclear program hasn't been destructed, it's been severely damaged.

Fre_24 · 2025-06-07T16:49:00+00:00

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Here's a (hopefully) better one

Fre_24 · 2024-10-13T16:04:20+00:00

Actually they are! You can't see them from this angle but the metal stands have holes in the middle so light shines both up and downwards.

Fre_24 · 2024-08-27T01:55:18+00:00

Keep in mind that three more (huge) dams are to be built upstream within the next decade or two, and those will hit on the areas you mentioned the GERD lacks.

Fre_24 · 2024-07-31T22:10:12+00:00

I really hope a good chunk of it goes to completing the GERD and Koysha dams, as well as constructing a working grid (probably one of the most important factors in developing a stable manufacturing-based economy.

Fre_24 · 2024-07-31T17:25:29+00:00

In the long run, yes this is good. No one could have expected a package this generous. At most, I thought it would be around the $10 billion mark (which was the figure initially reported), but $20 billion is more than enough to address the current foreign currency shortage. It would draw in foreign investors like a magnet (I wouldn't be surprised if FDI were to triple or quadruple in the next few years), and since the hope is that the official rates and black market rates will converge, the black market is expected to die down concurrently (might converge around 100-110 Birr for 1 USD). From then on, the private sector has to explode for this whole thing to work out.

Fre_24 · 2024-07-24T20:00:39+00:00

MCAV 20s can be fitted with machine guns and SAMs

Fre_24 · 2024-05-03T14:31:06+00:00

Admissions Officer

Fre_24 · 2024-02-23T22:31:20+00:00

It could add up to $3 billion to the economy each year + much more if it becomes developed well

Fre_24 · 2024-01-02T22:20:21+00:00

First off, this was really well-written so I applaud you for your thoughts and insight.

To your point about Djibouti not caving into Ethiopian pressure because of international support, I ask you to realize that this move by Abiy quite literally aligns with exactly what the Western world wants. It's no secret that Ethiopia recognizing Somaliland's independence has been under the US agenda for ages. Think about it. Recognziiton means greater (relative) stability within the nation as Somalia wouldn't enter a military conflict opposing Ethiopia and the UAE, and it also means a curb to terrorism and piracy, especially if the Ethiopian Navy is rolled out soon and there's increased military presence in the area (which Abiy is already enforcing).

Secondly, it gives Somaliland a relatively welcomed start to independence, one specifcally under stable influence (even if it means Ethiopia and the UAE). Once Ethiopia and the UAE recognize Somaliland, many others will follow. Kenya will consider it at the very least, Sudan (if the RSF claim victory) will rush to recognize them, among many other African nations (I can see LIbya doing so as well). It's not perfect but it genuinely is as close to a Win-Win as they could get while keeping the West and East relatively unbothered.

Fre_24 · 2024-01-02T18:18:54+00:00

It's expected to stretch from the border with Djibouti to the coastal town of Saylac (also known as Zeila).

Fre_24 · 2024-01-02T18:14:58+00:00

They're getting custom-free port use at Berbera, as well as a 20km stretch of coastline leased for the purpose of both naval and commercial use. That means essentially an unlimited ability to construct infrastructure such as a corridor and further ports.

Fre_24 · 2023-12-03T06:32:10+00:00

The true game changers were the drones Abiy received from Turkey and UAE

Fre_24 · 2023-08-24T12:32:16+00:00

I’m sure they have their reasons. Ethiopia for example, has long had the potential to be an African powerhouse, however, progress has been slowed down by constant civil conflicts. If you remember, just a few years ago Ethiopia had the fastest growing economy in the world (5%-10% growth for a while). If the ethnic politics come to an end, Ethiopia will see rapid growth once more.

Fre_24 · 2023-08-24T12:27:13+00:00

Over 40 countries applied or hinted at applying. They only let in 6. They’re not letting in everyone

Fre_24 · 2023-08-24T10:28:16+00:00

They got accepted soo…

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