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Sep 22 , 2024

UNDER DEVELOPMENT

A creative destruction site shows the demolished area around Kera behind corrugated tin fences that are skillfully painted on the other side. The gentrification of the city is in full swing under the...

Sep 14 , 2024

GREEN STAGE

The former podium that was used for many public events in Meskel Square now is turned into a green balcony with various plants growing in cases. The country embarked on the Green Legacy initiative fiv...

Sep 14 , 2024

SWING SHOP

A second-hand shoe store in the Abware neighbourhood suspends the offerings for easy inspection. The global secondhand apparel market continues to burgeon—a testament to the intrinsic value shoppers...

Sep 14 , 2024

PASSAGE RIGHT

Youth around Bole Medhanealem area capitalise on the faulty drainage system, putting stones and collecting 10 Br to cross the other side of the road. Addis Abeba experiences rainfall in two seasons, w...

Sep 8 , 2024

FENCED ROAD

The corridor development project which constructed pedestrian roads along with bicycle lanes on main roads sometimes falls short with mismatched plans and construction. Although the city administratio...

Sep 8 , 2024

MUDDY MARKET

Rain-soaked, the cattle market prepares for the upcoming holiday. Despite the country's large livestock population, a study reveals farmers' need for additional services like temporary holding barns,...

MOVING SHOP

A car owner is using the trank to display his products for sale around Lebu. With various small businesses being closed due to the corridor development project, those with alternative platforms and en...

Sep 2 , 2024

PIPE REFUGE

A man finds refuge from the impending rain within a weathered cement pipe. Ethiopia's refugee population exceeded one million last year, making it the second-largest host country in Africa, as it cont...

Sep 2 , 2024

LIFELINE LOCKDOWN

A temporary blood donation centre occupies the sidewalk around Debrezeit Road. Ethiopia faces a marked blood shortage, with only 43pc of the annual requirement of 100,000 units being donated. It has t...

Sep 2 , 2024

TAXI TURMOIL

A queue of commuters waiting for a taxi amidst the city's ailing public transport system. A recent survey reveals widespread dissatisfaction with the lack of availability, affordability, comfort, and...

Aug 25 , 2024

URBAN OASIS

A father shares a quiet moment with his child amidst the rapid growth of Addis Abeba. In just 20 years, the city's population has doubled to five million, reflecting a broader trend across Africa. As...

Aug 25 , 2024

WINTER BLUES

A painting around Qera represents the cattle market nearby. The legendary Qera field is capable of accommodating up to 20,000 cattle. The winter season presents frustration for the vendors in the area...

Aug 25 , 2024

DRIP ECONOMICS

A modest eatery around Bihere Tsige fills up a water tanker from a supplier. Addis Abeba's residents face daily water shortages, with the city's authority supplying only 60pc of the 1.2 million cubic...

Aug 18 , 2024

MONSOON MAYHEM

A restaurant in Bole creatively adorned its ceilings with inverted umbrellas, a playful nod to the rainy season. The country experiences two primary rainy periods: Kiremt, the main season accounting f...

WHIPPING GREEN

Young boys in the Adey Abeba neighbourhood are ushering in the season with a bang, crafting custom whips from recycled plastic that were traditionally made from tree barks. Ethiopia is currently engag...

Aug 18 , 2024

POLE PERIL

A tilted electric pole near the Stadium area poses a safety hazard. A year ago, troubled Addis Abeba's electric grid system was set for substantial rehabilitation with 57 million dollars financed by t...


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