The Only African Nation That Defeated Colonization

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Published Feb 17, 2026

When most Americans hear the word "Ethiopia," they still think of the 1980s—Live Aid, tragedy, and famine. It is a drastically unfair and incomplete picture of one of the most fascinating, beautiful, and historically significant countries on earth. I travel to Addis Ababa with chef Marcus Samuelsson to experience the Ethiopia of today. We dive into massive, communal platters of injera and fiercely spiced wats, take part in the slow, deliberate beauty of a traditional coffee ceremony, and explore a nation uniquely defined by its fierce independence.