When Dr. Abiy Ahmed, Prime Minister of Ethiopia, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in October, many Ethiopians and Eritreans marked the historic moment with pride and celebration. It was also an opportunity for me to re-visit the shared and intertwined history of the two sister countries with my friend Moges. We talk, laugh and discuss our Eritrean and Ethiopian identities and examine the important moment where our histories diverge. I learned so much and was reminded that coffee will always be a shared value and perhaps the secret to peace is in the shurro. This episode is edited by Bukachi Akatsa (bstu.av@gmail.com) and the Up/Root jingle is written and performed by my wonderful daughter, Selah.
