Ethiopia and Eritrea opens border for the first time in 20 years

A key crossing point between one-time bitter enemies Ethiopia and Eritrea has reopened after a border war shut it more than 20 years ago.

A key crossing point between one-time bitter enemies Ethiopia and Eritrea has reopened after a border war shut it more than 20 years ago. Source: AP

The leaders of Ethiopia and Eritrea have reopened crossing points on their shared border for the first time in 20 years, clearing the way for trade between the former foes after a stunning reconciliation.

Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki opened the frontier at Bure, a region that saw some of the fiercest fighting during their 1998-2000 war.

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