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Jan 12 , 2025

PHANTOM PUMPS

While modern fuel stations with glass partitions are appearing in Addis Abeba, a contrasting reality that suspends fuel supply to new stations unfolds, citing national policy to reduce fuel imports an...

Jan 12 , 2025

ORPHANED PAWS

A group of street dogs rests in the Kazanchis area, a distinct reminder of the displacement caused by urban redevelopment. As homes and buildings around the neighbourhood were demolished, many pets we...

Jan 12 , 2025

EMERALD BITES

It is chickpea pod season in Addis Abeba, a time when residents enjoy "Eshet," a favorite green nibble with roots in local households. Available from November to January, market-oriented production of...

Jan 5 , 2025

PATHWAY PILEUP

A large pile of tree branches and foliage, recently cut down, is blocking the pedestrian pathway on A1 St., forcing people to walk on the road and increasing the risk of accidents. Urban planning and...

Jan 5 , 2025

RUSTY RELICS

Abandoned vehicles are parked in a construction site around Kazanchis, surrounded by debris and overgrown vegetation. Their owners seem to overlook that they could salvage the cars for some extra cash...

SNACK SHACK

A street-side food stall, next to a Kenema Public Drug Store sign around German roundabout, caters to people inside an unfinished construction site with open walls. Such spots play a significant role...

Dec 29 , 2024

QUEUE DYNAMICS

A long line of people standing in an orderly queue extends in a Qera taxi terminal that serves locations including Stadium, Qality, Wello Sefer, and Jemo. The lines are primarily for privately-owned m...

Dec 29 , 2024

WALKING TRADITION

Two men walk alongside Niger St carrying traditional items. While one is grasping a large clay jug balanced on his head, another is holding a traditional stone grinder. Some believe that storing water...

Dec 29 , 2024

SINO SANDWICH

A multiple-vehicle traffic accident around “Temenja Yazh,” on A1 St, formerly Debre Zeit St, damages railway infrastructure alongside two cars and two dump trucks. Officially named the China N...

Dec 22 , 2024

BOOK NOOK

A recessed section of the wall of Prosperity Party's HQ building is just the place for an outdoor bookstall in the vicinity of Arat Kilo roundabout, on Queen Elizabeth St. Arat Kilo is famous for its...

Dec 22 , 2024

LION'S LAIR

One of Addis Abeba's emblems, the distinctive lion statue looks towards the 53-storey tall Commercial Bank of Ethiopia HQ building, juxtaposing heritage and contemporary architecture. The black ston...

Dec 22 , 2024

GLASS GLEAMERS

A long pole is used to clean the exterior windows of Best Western Plus Pearl on Cameroon St in the Bole Brass neighbourhood. The adjacent road is currently under corridor development project and would...

Dec 15 , 2024

FRUIT FRENZY

People gather around oranges at Queens Supermarket's Ghion branch. Buyers carefully select the fruit before placing them in the recognizable green plastic bags. Known for their vertical integration, M...

Dec 15 , 2024

DINO DELIVERY

A large truck carrying a life-sized model of a long-necked dinosaur, perhaps a Brachiosaurus, makes its way down Africa Avenue towards Mesqel Square where it will be displayed at the annual Christmas...

Dec 15 , 2024

TIRE THRIFT

Two individuals are rolling large, used tires along Ras Abebe Aregay St in the direction of Mexico roundabout. They are in the vicinity of an area called Goma Quteba, translating to tire thrift, where...

Dec 8 , 2024

URBAN UPLIFT

Road reconstruction in the Amist Kilo area mingles with bustling activity as commuters find their way around the disturbance. Public transport systems and citizens are having to become accustomed to t...


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