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Eritrean President In Landmark Visit To Ethiopia

The Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki has visited Ethiopia for the first time since a border war began between the two countries in 1998.

The Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki has visited Ethiopia for the first time since a border war began between the two countries in 1998, in an effort to cement peace between them.

Also in the programme: Malta's dispute with Italy over responsibility for African migrants stranded at sea continues; and the German tennis player Angelique Kerber beats Serena Williams to become the Women's Wimbledon Champion.

(Picture: Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki (L) and Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. Credit: Reuters)

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Sat 14 Jul 201820:06GMT

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  • Sat 14 Jul 201820:06GMT

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