Ethiopia: An African Leader at the Heart of the Great Rift Valley

Written by Robin Gilmore

Brian had a chance to visit Ethiopia while traveling around Africa for the first time in August of 2019. Known for the country’s incredible landscape, culture, and people. Join us as we sit down and with our friend Iskinder, an Ethiopian who came to the US for his doctorate in engineering.

Prior to recording this episode, Ethiopia was at peace. However, Ethiopia is now in a state of civil war and we cannot recommend traveling to the country at this time.

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