Ethiopia: U.S. Signals Readiness to Resume GERD Mediation As Nile Dispute Persists

Addis Abeba — The United States is ready to resume mediation between Egypt and Ethiopia over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), a senior adviser to US President Donald Trump has said, signalling a renewed diplomatic effort to resolve the long-running dispute over the use and management of Nile waters.

Massad Boulos, senior adviser to Trump on African affairs, said Washington was prepared to facilitate the resumption of talks between Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan and provide technical…