Following a violent 20-year conflict, the leaders of Ethiopia and Eritrea have officially opened the border between their two nations. The countries that have been at odds since 1993 when Eritrea voted with a super majority to separate from Ethiopia. The border conflict eventually resulted in a two-year war in 1998 and harsh tensions between the two nations. In Ahmed’s inaugural address, he called upon Eritrean leaders to aid him in ending the deadly two-year old border conflict and resolved to create a new chapter in the two nation’s histories. (WATCH the video below)Be Sure And Share The Awe-Inspiring Story Of Peace With Your Friends – Photo by The Associated Press

Source: Ethiopian News September 19, 2018 19:52 UTC