CLEAR COASTS


CLEAR COASTS

Roads get cleared as a fleet of vehicles carrying diplomats makes its way to the African Union Summit held in Addis Abeba. The capital fills up with attendees from all over the world every year, ushering in a public transportation debacle for most urbanites. Motorcycles were banned from the streets this year, while heavy-duty vehicles were restricted to selected roads. Pleas for sweeping amendments to the global financial architecture were ubiquitous in this year's summit as several African countries grapple with distressful debt situations. Ethiopia recently missed a 33 million dollar coupon payment on its Eurobond, which resulted in several credit agencies downgrading its rating to junk territory.


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CULTURAL ECHOES

A minibus at the Stadium Taxi terminal carries a stack of leather‑skinned drums bound for holiday celebrations. Carved by hands that honour generations, the kebero's deep rumble evokes joyous moments and ancient rhythms. Its voice, like laughter among friends, seems to make the earth itself tremble in celebration. Together, these drums speak a language older than words—a living rhythm that unites community and memory, inviting every footstep, every heartbeat, into the timeless circle of Ethi...


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ALL ABOARD!

A sleek, eco‑smart bus glides into Mexico Square, its digital displays and silent engine a playful jab at the worn vehicles it replaces—battle‑scarred from years of ferrying passengers and weathering carelessness. In a world racing toward intelligent, green technology, getting people to sync up still feels like boarding an old bus: everyone's on their own schedule. Yet here's a promise of change—one smooth ride at a time. Change is like that friend who shows up unannounced, redecorate...


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LIGHT HOUSE

Step into a gift shop around next Ellily Hotel in Casanshis, that glows with charm with light stands lined up at the entrance to welcome shoppers. A vibrant parade of lamps in all shapes, sizes, and colours lines the entrance, beckoning shoppers inside. From cosy bedside accents to bold centrepieces for dining and living rooms, these fabric-clad lights double as thoughtful gifts and stylish décor essentials. Each lamp seems to whisper its own personality—some quiet and warm, others bold and t...