Under charismatic prime minister Abiy Ahmed, Ethiopia’s capital is undergoing its most radical facelift in a generation “Here there used to be a lot of shops, you know, women selling bread and tea,” ...

With an estimated population of more than 3.7 million people, Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, is home to about a quarter of Ethiopia’s urban population. The city generates well above 29% of ...

The two hyenas moved into the middle of the backstreet that led to my house – between me and my front gate. I froze like the proverbial rabbit in the headlights: I was on foot, alone, and it was close ...

When Wang Yijun put Ethiopia’s most expensive real estate project on the market, he experienced a strange phenomenon. People preferred the lowest floors over those with panoramic city views. “Power ...

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia's vibrant capital city, is a destination ripe with cultural richness and historical significance yet faces challenges in attracting a steady flow of tourists. From leveraging its ...

According to the study, problems related to Addis Ababa’s road infrastructure included insufficient sidewalks and poor pedestrian mobility due to ineffective road design, construction and maintenance.

Addis Ababa, April 27, 2026 — Addis Ababa has emerged as a hub for global climate finance dialogue following the launch of ...

Gullele Botanic Garden (GBG) is the first of its kind located in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Officially inaugurated and opened to the public in January 2019, it has become increasingly popular among the ...