SLEEPLESS CAPITAL


SLEEPLESS CAPITAL

A street fence around Saris provides residents with an alternative to hang washed clothes for drying. New regulations from the Addis Abeba City Cabinet Buildings must be at least 10m from the leading road edge. At the same time, five metres and two metres distance are required from sub-main roads and neighbourhood roads, respectively. While the regulations stemmed from realisations during the construction of the Grand Corridor project, they will determine construction aesthetics in the foreseeable future. Despite being a few months away from competition, the project has transformed the capital's aesthetics. In addition to the 100Km of bicycle lanes and 96Km of pedestrian sidewalks, several street-side sub-standard neighbourhoods have been razed to make way for contemporary projects.


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CAMERAMANIA

In a shop around Dembel City Centre, a man with glasses is deeply engrossed in repairing a camera. Many brands and sizes of camera can be seen, lined up and waiting their turns. The history of cameras in Ethiopia began in the second half of the 19th century when the first photoes were taken by European travellers during the reign of Emperor Tewodros II. Photography became more prevalent during Emperor Menilik II. Photography has played a crucial role in documenting Ethiopian history, providing a...


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HIGHWAY HOLES

An average-sized unpaved road in the middle of the highway around Gotera Condominium seems to have received attention as two cones have been placed to prevent vehicles from passing over. Observing half-finished construction, unpaved roads, and incomplete infrastructure projects in the capital is common. Last year, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) indicated that the total road network in the country has reached 165,000km. Research shows that motorisation in Addis Abeba stands at 130 vehicles for ...


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ENGINE PHANTOM

A staggeringly large-sized airplane engine is ubiquitously placed at the Science Museum for public admiration, catching the eye of passersby. Ethiopia has the largest airline in Africa, established in 1945 and expanding to international flights in 1951. Currently, Ethiopian Airlines operates the longest non-stop flight on Harare-Addis Abeba. The International Air Transport Association's (IATA) latest annual report says Africa contributes only two percent of the number of world-wide passengers...