With hugs, leaders of Ethiopia, Eritrea restore relations
With hugs, leaders of Ethiopia, Eritrea restore relations By ELIAS MESERETJuly 8, 2018 GMT ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — Espousing love between their two countries, the leaders of longtime adversaries Ethiopia and Eritrea agreed Sunday to restore diplomatic relations after nearly 20 years and to open the border between their neighboring Horn of Africa countries. Ethiopia’s reformist new Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed arrived in Eritrea’s capital and was welcomed with hugs and laughter by Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki, a joyous scene unthinkable just months ago. After being cheered by crow...
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