Peace run accelerates diplomacy between Ethiopia and Eritrea

Tilahun Masresha, 79, felt young at heart after completing a 10-kilometer run in the first joint sporting event by the former bitter foes Ethiopia and Eritrea in 20 years.

Thousands of people from both countries participated in the reconciliation run, which was held in Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa. In July, the two neighbors started a diplomatic thaw that has gathered pace after two decades of hostility.

Masresha said that he has a special reason for participating in the run.