Africa: Ethiopian, Eritrean Leaders Embrace as Thousands Cheer

Thousands cheered in Addis Ababa Sunday as the leaders of Ethiopia and Eritrea embraced at a concert celebrating a peace deal between the two former mortal foes.

"Hate, discrimination, and conspiracy is now over," Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki told Ethiopians as he was close to tears. "We are ready to move forward with you as one. No one can steal the love we have regained now."

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