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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...

Dec 8 , 2024

BANANA BRIGADE

A group of people load freshly harvested banana onto a truck in Arba Minch. The region in southern Ethiopia is famous for banana farming, benefiting from its ideal climate and fertile soil. The area's...

Dec 8 , 2024

LOAD MASTER

A man lounges atop sacks and boxes of consumer goods stacked on a veteran pickup truck. On the road leading to Arat Kilo roundabout, the truck would be delivering its goods to awaiting customers. The...

Dec 1 , 2024

SHADE SEEKERS

Two men find respite under a makeshift shelter crafted from branches and leaves. The shelter, though simple, seems to provide a cool haven from the heat for the would-be farmers or laborers. The humbl...

Dec 1 , 2024

Hydration Hustle

The ubiquitous Isuzu NPR truck is loaded with a large number of blue water jars, commonly used for distributing potable water. The reusable, replenishable containers, are designed for refilling and re...

Dec 1 , 2024

TRANSPORTABLE TEA

Workers in Merkato take a break in a small pocket of land with trucks surrounding them. Two women cater to them with drinks and food. Informal food services provided by women carrying items in baskets...

Nov 24 , 2024

BRIGHT BRIDGE

A newly constructed pedestrian crossing awaits its opening on Adwa Street in bustling Piassa, adjacent to Ras Mekonnen Bridge. The modern addition, part of the city's corridor development projects, sp...

Nov 24 , 2024

TAX TANGLES

The bustling Merkato houses street vendors on every parcel of land available. Around Tana Market, diverse materials are being sold, from coils of thick cables to various lifting and rigging equipment...

Nov 24 , 2024

WATER WAIT

A group of people gather around a water distribution point in rural Arba Minch. The long row of yellow jerry cans await their turn in the lush and green surrounding area. Such scenes are a routine par...

Nov 16 , 2024

URBAN OASIS

The sidewalk scene adjacent to the School of Commerce mixes greenery and modern infrastructure. The tree-lined pathway offers shade to pedestrians, though one tree has been reduced to a stump. Dubbed...

Nov 16 , 2024

CRANE CITY

A variety of construction activity around Mexico Roundabout pays testament to the city's urban renewal. In the frame are under-construction financial institutions, public transport terminals, and high...


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