# Egypt-Tanzania economic and infrastructure cooperation

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/egypt-tanzania-economic-and-infrastructure-cooperation
> Updated: 2026-08-21T10:54:38.000Z. Sources: 14. Developments: 2.

Tanzania and Egypt have initiated various economic and infrastructure developments. Tanzania has expanded its public debt market to allow foreign investors to purchase Treasury bills and sovereign bonds, while the International Finance Corporation facilitated a 100 million dollar offshore bond to support small and medium-sized enterprises.

In Egypt, the government approved ‘The Spine’ multifunctional development project in New Cairo and authorized a new logistics center at the Alexandria Port. Additionally, Egypt has moved toward renewable energy integration through a power grid modernization agreement with the European Investment Bank and a partnership to construct a 407-megawatt wind farm.

Cooperation between the two nations has centered on the Julius Nyerere Dam and hydroelectric power station in Tanzania. Constructed by an Egyptian consortium including Arab Contractors and Elsewedy Electric, the project cost approximately $2.8 billion (7.452 trillion Shillings) and utilized a workforce of roughly 1,700 Egyptian engineers and technicians alongside 12,000 total workers.

Following its official inauguration on the Rufiji River, the 2,115-megawatt facility has become a cornerstone of the national energy sector. In the 12 months ending May 31, 2026, the plant contributed approximately 44.9 percent of the electricity supplied to Tanzania’s national grid. This increased capacity positions Tanzania to serve as a regional energy hub, supported by existing agreements to export electricity to Zambia and ongoing discussions with other neighboring countries, including Kenya.

## Claims

- The project was constructed by an Egyptian consortium consisting of Arab Contractors and Elsewedy Electric. (corroborated by 10 sources)
- The hydropower plant has a generating capacity of 2,115 megawatts using nine turbines. (corroborated by 7 sources)
- The Julius Nyerere hydropower project is located on the Rufiji River in the Coast Region of Tanzania. (corroborated by 7 sources)
- The Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project was financed entirely by the Tanzanian government at a cost of approximately 7.452 trillion Shillings (about US$2.8 billion). (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Construction of the dam and plant began in June 2019 and was completed in March 2025. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The project involved approximately 1,700 Egyptian engineers and technicians and a total workforce of about 12,000 workers. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- In the 12 months ending May 31, 2026, the plant contributed approximately 44.9 percent of the electricity fed into Tanzania's national grid. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Tanzania has established agreements to sell electricity to Zambia and is in discussions with other neighboring countries. (corroborated by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-21: Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project inaugurated in Tanzania

Tanzania has inaugurated the 2,115 MW Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project on the Rufiji River, built by an Egyptian consortium for approximately US$2.8 billion.

14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/julius-nyerere-dam-inauguration-marks-egypt-tanzania-cooperation

### 2026-08-11: Tanzania and Egypt announce major economic and infrastructure developments

Tanzania opens its public debt market to foreign investors to diversify funding, while Egypt approves a massive 23 billion euro real estate project and expands renewable energy and logistics infrastructure.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tanzania-and-egypt-announce-major-economic-and-infrastructure-developments

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