Washington, United Kingdom, Oct 28, 2024 (AFP) - Ancestry fuels 'special relationship' with US in northeast England

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"Welcome to the Original Washington," road signs proclaim as drivers enter the ancestral hometown of George Washington's family, near Sunderland in northeast England. Although the Founding Father never set foot there -- his great-grandfather emigrated to North America in 1656 -- he is omnipresent, with a school, hotel and golf course named in his honour. His family's coat of arms -- the basis for Washington DC's flag, and some say the American fl......

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SWAKOPMUND, 26 October 2024 - United Democratic Front (UDF) President Hendrik Gaobaeb addressing the party’s Erongo Regional Star Rally held at Swakopmund’s DRC’s sports field on Saturday. He is accompanied by some of the party’s regional and local leadership. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

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SWAKOPMUND, 26 October 2024 - Some of the UDF supporters and sympathisers attending the party’s star rally at Swakopmund on Saturday which was addressed by the party President Hendrik Gaobaeb. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

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SWAKOPMUND, 26 October 2024 - United Democratic Front (UDF) President Hendrik Gaobaeb speaking at the part’s star rally at Swakopmund on Saturday. Beside him is Swakopmund Deputy Mayor David Am-!Gabeb. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

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OTJIWARONGO, 26 October 2024 - The Swapo Party Secretary-General, Sophia Shaningwa speaks at a political campaign rally at Otjiwarongo in the Otjozondjupa Region on Saturday afternoon. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

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OTJIWARONGO, 26 October 2024 - The Swapo Party Secretary-General, Sophia Shaningwa (L) together with the party's presidential candidate, Netumbo Nandi-Ndwaitwah at a political campaign rally at Otjiwarongo in the Otjozondjupa Region on Saturday afternoon. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

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OTJIWARONGO, 26 October 2024 - The Swapo Party Secretary-General, Sophia Shaningwa welcomes about 50 new members to the party at a political campaign rally at Otjiwarongo in the Otjozondjupa Region on Saturday afternoon. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

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OTJIWARONGO, 26 October 2024 - The Swapo Party Secretary-General, Sophia Shaningwa (L) together with the party's Presidential candidate Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah (second left) at a political campaign rally at Otjiwarongo in the Otjozondjupa Region on Saturday afternoon. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

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