Economy · Gondar, Ethiopia · October 23, 2026

Ethiopia inaugurates Megech irrigation dam near Gondar

Reported by 1 outlet · first reported Oct 23, 1:05 PM ET

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Friday inaugurated the Megech Irrigation Dam in Gondar, a project aimed at expanding farm production, improving water supply and creating jobs for nearby communities.

Why it matters

Irrigation can raise food production in a country where many depend on rain-fed farming.

Background

Gondar lies in the Amhara region, which has seen armed conflict in recent years. Ethiopia has invested in large water projects including the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam.

The story so far

1. Oct 23Ethiopia inaugurates Megech irrigation dam near Gondar
2. Oct 24Ethiopia opens Megech irrigation dam

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Sources

• AllAfrica ↗Oct 23, 1:05 PM ET

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