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President says the Ethiopian dam is among the world's largest and Africa's largest

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Technical specifications (height, reservoir capacity, total volume, or widely used ranking lists) confirm the dam ranks among the largest globally and as the largest in Africa.

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At a pull-aside in Davos/Switzerland, President Trump and the President of Egypt discussed bilateral ties, regional initiatives including a so-called "Board/Council of Peace," and the "Gaza Plan," with both leaders expressing support for further implementation. Trump said he plans to try to mediate the dispute over a large dam in Ethiopia that he said affects Nile water flows and claimed prior U.S. involvement; he also praised Egypt's role in regional stability. The remarks included assertions about past U.S. actions related to Iran and regional security presented by Trump.
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Multiple independent news transcripts and reports record the president making that statement. Reuters and CNN published transcripts of remarks on Jan. 21, 2026 that include the line, "It's one of the largest dams in the world, the largest dam in Africa," referring to the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD). Verdict: True — the president did say the dam is among the world's largest and the largest in Africa, as reported by major news organizations.

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  1. Update · Jan 22, 2026, 11:29 AMTrue
    Multiple independent news transcripts and reports record the president making that statement. Reuters and CNN published transcripts of remarks on Jan. 21, 2026 that include the line, "It's one of the largest dams in the world, the largest dam in Africa," referring to the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD). Verdict: True — the president did say the dam is among the world's largest and the largest in Africa, as reported by major news organizations.
  2. Original article · Jan 21, 2026
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