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PRODUCE PARADE


PRODUCE PARADE

In a colorful corner Gofa neighbourhood, a determined vendor bends low over her vibrant spread, orchestrating a miniature symphony of fresh produce awaiting customers seeking cheap purchases. Crisp green lettuce fans out like a leafy crown in a turquoise basin, while stacks of glossy green peppers and neat piles of fiery chilies march in orderly rows across a recycled sack. Bright yellow lemons add a cheerful pop of sunshine, mingling with the earthy browns of ginger and the pungent white bulbs of garlic. Draped in a bold red plaid dress and wrapped in a bright blue scarf, the vendor’s careful hands hover over her bounty, selecting garlic cloves with the precision of a jeweler picking gems. Around her, a jumble of everyday objects, cracked plastic stools, a sloshing water bottle, and plastic sacks, grounds the scene in everyday authenticity, reminding us that even the simplest spaces can host vibrant bursts of color, life, and human care.

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BLACK & WHITE

While informal traders and passionate Arsenal fans turn a bustling public transit corridor into a sea of red following a 2026 championship victory, a parallel conversation unfolded online. Despite the festive gathering on the ground the Addis Abeba stadium near Ras Mekonnen Avenue, the scene triggered an intense public outburst across social media platforms, highlighting a growing disconnect between street-level celebrations and digital public discourse regarding civic behavior and municipal pri...


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CART JAM

At Jemo Michael traffic lights, a white horse pulls a wooden cart stacked with yellow jerrycans through a busy intersection, as city traffic flows around it under an overcast sky. At the pulse of the intersection, hooves meet asphalt and stop before the traffic light waiting for the go as signals and survival share the same space. A man rides high above the wheels, steering tradition through lanes designed for speed and steel. Behind him, glass and concrete rise, while engines hum past a remi...


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LIQUID EMERGENCY

A man climbs a wooden ladder to inspect a massive overhead water storage tank while an Isuzu water truck sits parked below on a muddy street in Gofa camp. As municipal water infrastructure faces growing demand, private tankers and localised distribution points have become essential lifelines for residents and businesses navigating daily supply fluctuations. Meanwhile, pedestrians and workers carry on with their daily routines amidst the busy street scene...