30-Day Special Blog Page
Welcome to the 30-Day Nile Series
In honor of the inauguration of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, this special blog series explores the Nile River’s history, cultural significance, and geopolitics. Over the next 30 days, I’ll be sharing articles that uncover the river’s ancient roots, its role in shaping civilizations, and the modern challenges and opportunities it presents for cooperation and sustainable development. This series is designed not only to inform but also to spark dialogue across platforms. It expands on the themes I discuss on my LinkedIn and X pages, providing detailed insights and connecting with a broader community of readers and professionals. I invite you to follow along, share your perspectives, and be part of the conversation.
Installment #4: September 8, 2025 – Fireworks Over the Nile – Ethiopia’s Unbreakable Spirit and the Inauguration of the GERD
Source: How This Happened – Demystifying the Nile: History and Events Leading to the Realization of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD). Author: Dereje Befekadu Tessema --- Introduction On the eve of inauguration, fireworks burst over the Grand Ethiopian...
Installment #3: Treading the Waterline: The Nile in the Cold War Crucible (1960–2010)
Source: How This Happened – Demystifying the Nile: History and Events Leading to the Realization of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD). Author: Dereje Befekadu Tessema --- Introduction This Installment spans five decades during which the Nile's politics were...
Installment #2: 159 Years of Transformation: How the Nile Evolved from Ancient Waterway to Imperial Battleground (1800-1959)
Source: How This Happened – Demystifying the Nile: History and Events Leading to the Realization of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD). Author: Dereje Befekadu Tessema --- With the inauguration of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) scheduled for next...
Installment #1 – The Nile River: Ancient Civilizations and the Foundations of Hydro-Political Relations
Source: How This Happened – Demystifying the Nile: History and Events Leading to the Realization of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD). Author: Dereje Befekadu Tessema The Nile River: Ancient Civilizations & Hydro-Political Foundations For millennia, the...