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The article reports on the highlights of the Marley family's concert and symposium, called "Africa Unite," in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The event was part of the celebration of reggae musician Bob Marley's 60th birthday and aimed to revitalize his message of African solidarity. A brief overview of Marley's first visit to Ethiopia in 1978 is presented.

Profiles reggae musician Bob Marley. Features of Africa Unite movement founded by Marley; Outlook of Marley on Ethiopia and Haile Selassie I, the emperor of Ethiopia; Overview of the militant efforts of Marley for the people of Africa.

Reports on the commemoration of the birth date of late reggae musician Bob Marley in Mascoll Square, Ethiopia on February 6, 2005. Activities during the celebration; Theme of the birthday celebration; Topics of the symposia during the event.

Reports on developments in Africa. Possible expulsion of Kimani Maruge, known as the world's oldest pupil, from his enrolment in an infant class after parents complained of his disruptive influence in Kenya; Denial of Rita Marley, widow of reggae legend Bob Marley, of the rumors that his body is to be exhumed and reburied in Ethiopia; Claim of residents that Marley's reburial would rob the Caribbean of its cultural heritage.