Ethiopian Leader Reports Progress in Talks With Egypt, Sudan Over Nile Dam

Ethiopia’s prime minister explained negotiations on Tuesday with Egypt and Sudan had paved the way for an settlement above the country’s hydroelectric dam on one of the Nile River’s tributaries, in a indication of progress in initiatives to end a decadelong dispute above management of the river’s waters.

Primary Minister Abiy Ahmed explained talks convened by South Africa and the African Union and held above videoconference had resulted in a “major widespread understanding” toward an eventual offer, as he also acknowledged for the initial time that the…