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​ Image copyrightADDISALEM HADIGUImage captionIn happier times: Addisalem Hadigu’s daughter is now an Eritrean soldier Ethiopian journalist Addisalem Hadigu hopes to see his Eritrean wife and two daughters for the first time in 16 years. It comes after the leaders of the two nations signed a declaration, ending the “state of war” which has existed … Continue reading How the Ethiopia-Eritrea peace process could reunite one family

​ JUSTIN MCCLUREJustin and Aminat McClure pose in clothes inspired by West Africa with their twin daughters and son Family portraits often prove popular on social media, but this one has inspired people to click the like button more than most. American couple Aminat and Justin McClure posted it to celebrate their family’s mixed heritage, … Continue reading Why are people sharing this photo?

Share Image copyrightAFPImage captionAt least four adults and two children died in the arson attack Violence has continued in Nicaragua a day after the government and opposition agreed a ceasefire to end nearly two months of unrest. In the worst incident, at least six members of the same family were killed in an arson attack … Continue reading An entire family burnt alive by masked men who also killed anyone trying to help the burning victims

are returning hundreds of wedding gifts believed to be worth more than £7m. Following strict palace guidelines, royal aides are trying to stop companies from using the new Duke and Duchess of Sussex in a bid to get publicity. As a result, they are returning gift sent by business organizations. Kensington Palace on receiving freebies from businesses say: “When gifts are accepted, the consent of the Member of the Royal Family should be contingent upon the enterprise undertaking not to exploit the gift for commercial purposes.” Kensington Palace’s guidelines state: “Gifts offered by private individuals living in the UK not personally known to the Member of the Royal Family should be refused where there are concerns about the propriety or motives of the donor or the gift itself.” Harry and Meghan specifically requested well-wishers did not send gifts and instead donate to a list of chosen charities that champion issues that are close to their hearts. Canadian Prime Minister Justin