Pope Francis urges talks to resolve dispute over Ethiopia’s Blue Nile dam

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Pope Francis has urged Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan to continue talks to resolve their years-long dispute over a massive dam Ethiopia is building on the Blue Nile that has led to sharp regional tensions and fears of military conflict.

Francis, speaking to a crowd gathered at St Peter’s Square on an official Catholic feast day, said he was closely following negotiations between the three countries over the dam.