SALIENT SCENES


SALIENT SCENES

Pictures of the 32 founders of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) draw spectator attention at the African Union headquarters. Formed in the fervent pan-African atmosphere that followed the independence of several countries from colonialism 61 years ago, the OAU had a distinctive spirit of liberation. Ghanaian Kwame Nkrumah, who led the former Gold Coast’s independence and served as its first prime minister post-colonialism, was one of the main leaders in the OAU’s formation. The Organisation, first chaired by Emperor Haile Selassie, was disbanded in 2002 while under the chairpersonship of South African President Thabom Beki. Some of the founding principles of the OAU live through the African Union.  

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SOLID COTTON

This sculpture, nestled in Shiro Meda, the bustling heart of Addis's traditional clothing scene, stands as a towering tribute to the women who spun cotton by hand for generations. In every curve and contour, the statue echoes the quiet strength of those whose hands transformed humble cotton into vibrant cloth, keeping tradition alive one delicate thread at a time. ...


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TURF POLITICS

In Addis Abeba's Cherkos neighborhood football turf wars, everyone's a player, and a referee, until it's their turn to swap the whistle for cleats. With public recreational spaces in short supply, these pitches are more than just play, they're the capital's unofficial stress therapy clinics durng the rainy season where most young boys are out of school and have time to waste on their hands and not worry about school work for a few months. ...


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CONCRETE JUNGLE

Who needs amusement parks when your daily commute includes dodging puddles, navigating algae swamps, and performing tightrope acts on a concrete moat? This overpass in CMC offers all the thrills, no ticket required. Just bring an umbrella, hiking boots, and maybe a kayak. A lone pedestrian clutches a checkered umbrella like a lifeline while weaving along a narrow strip of semi-dry ground. On either side: stagnant green water, mud, and neglected concrete barriers that seem better suited to a demo...