Only 26 African countries had achieved independence when, in February 1961, Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie ascended a sloping staircase to inaugurate Africa Hall in Addis Ababa, which he gifted as ...

Bulldozers have knocked much of the Piassa area of Addis Ababa, erasing centuries of history that Ethiopians built there, starting with Menelik II in the late 1800s. It is now nearly unrecognisable.

That is impossible without a home base capable of supporting it.” The flag carrier already dominates Africa’s skies. Ethiopian Airlines is the continent’s largest and most profitable, serving 145 ...

Explore Zaha Hadid's design for Bishoftu International Airport, an important hub for Ethiopian Airlines, serving 60 million passengers annually.

In the heart of the Ethiopian capital is a relic of the French-built railway but the government’s grandiose redevelopment plans threaten this friendly club It’s a quiet Saturday afternoon at the Club ...

The 2026 World Monuments Fund/Knoll Modernism Prize honours the famous Addis Ababa building’s decade-long, $57m renovation ...

The renovation of Africa Hall in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, by Architectus has been awarded the 2026 World Monuments Fund/Knoll Modernism Prize.

Leyla Aliyeva has visited several social and cultural institutions in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, Azernews reports.

The 2026 WMF/Knoll Prize celebrates preservation efforts for modernist architecture, including Africa Hall's restoration as a ...

Designed by Arturo Mezzedimi, the Addis Ababa landmark emerged in 2024 from a comprehensive renewal led by Australian firm ...

Imagine arriving in a city nestled high in the Ethiopian highlands, where the cool, clean air greets you and the landscape unfolds into in a stunning mix of mountains, valleys, and lively streets.