Senegalese conjoined twins Marieme and Ndeye finally get their own coats - Face2Face Africa

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Senegalese conjoined twins Marieme and Ndeye finally get their own coats - Face2Face Africa

Senegalese conjoined twins Marieme and Ndeye first defied the odds when doctors gave them a few days to live. But, after living above the set expectations of medical practitioners, there was another hurdle for the family to cross. The father struggled to find the right clothing for the seven-year-old twins. But, a smile finally broke...

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