Tribute to Abebe Bikila: The Marathoner Who Wore No Shoes
Bikila became the first black African Olympic champion, representing Ethiopia in 1960.
Day: March 6, 2012
Update: 2 German Tourists Kidnapped in Ethiopia Released, Official Says
Rebels in the Afar region said on Tuesday they have released German tourists held hostage.
Tomas Doncker’s New CD Blends Ethiopian with R&B and Urban Sounds
Among others, the CD features Selam Woldermariam, whom Doncker dubs “The Jimi Hendrix of Ethiopia.