Ethiopia officially inaugurated the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on Tuesday, marking the launch of Africa’s largest hydroelectric project.

China has begun construction of what is set to become the world’s largest hydropower dam, sparking serious concerns in India and Bangladesh over water security and environmental impact.

China has approved the construction of the world's largest dam on the Yarlung Zangbo river – known in India as the Brahmaputra – in Tibet close to the Indian border, News.az reports citing foreign media.

China has given the green light to the construction of what will become the world’s largest hydropower dam, an ambitious project located on the eastern edge of the Tibetan plateau.