ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — Ethiopia’s prime minister said Thursday that a controversial power dam on the Nile is now complete, a major milestone for his country amid a dispute with Egypt ...

Egypt has long opposed the dam because of concerns it would deplete its share of Nile River water.

Ethiopia has announced Thursday the completion of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), a major hydroelectric project on the Blue Nile, with preparations now underway for its official ...

Ethiopia says its mega-dam on the River Nile is now complete, following years of tensions with Egypt and Sudan over its construction that many feared would lead to war in Africa.

Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced on Thursday that a multi-billion-dollar mega-dam on the Blue Nile, which has long worried neighbouring countries, is complete and will be officially ...

The hotel giant's luxury brand, Waldorf Astoria, is entering the cruise game with a Nile River itinerary that will take place in 2026.

Hilton breaks into cruising with a Waldorf Astoria Nile ship The Waldorf Astoria Nile River Experience, set to launch in late 2026, will bear some of the hallmarks of the hotels that share its name.

June 24, 2025 The Waldorf Astoria Is Launching an All-Suite Cruise Ship on the Nile River Next Year Explore the world’s longest river in the lap of luxury.

Viking today announced its newest ship for the Nile River—the 82-guest Viking Thoth—was “floated out,” marking a major construction milestone and the first time the ship has touched water.

Hilton and Middle East For Nile Cruisers have announced the signing of Waldorf Astoria Nile River Experience designed to bring Waldorf Astoria’s signature service to Africa’s longest and most renowned ...

Viking has floated out its new Nile River ship, Viking Amun, which will debut in September 2025 and host 82 guests on its 12-day Pharaohs & Pyramids itinerary.