A Verdant Oasis in a Concrete Jungle

Spacious grounds and thoughtful amenities are becoming increasingly scarce in Addis Abeba. The relentless march of urbanisation, coupled with skyrocketing real estate costs, has led to the loss of many cherished recreational areas. Roads and skyscrapers are important for a city, but peaceful corners are what breathe life into it, writes BEREKET BALCHA.

Nov 23 , 2024
By Bereket Balcha ( Bereket Balcha works in the aviation industry and is passionate about fiction writing and can be reached at (bbalcha5@yahoo.com) )

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