Image copyright Nick BennettA peace deal between neighbours Ethiopia and Eritrea ending two decades of tension has transformed the border areas, reports the BBC's Rob Wilson. Image copyright Nick Bennett Image caption A priest officiates at the baptism which takes place in a cliff-top churchLate 2018 was a time of jubilation for many living close to the Ethiopia-Eritrea border. Image copyright Nick BennettWhile the numbers have fallen since the border checkpoints closed again, some still make the difficult journey on foot. Image copyright Nick Bennett Image caption Work is under way on the hotelNow his business venture is a three-storey hotel in the town. The baptism ceremonyThe day of Zefer's son's baptism starts at 03:00 as they make their way up to the cliff-top church overlooking the borderlands between Ethiopia and Eritrea.

Source: Ethiopian News April 17, 2020 23:48 UTC