STANDING FOR PEACE


STANDING FOR PEACE

The Peace Monument stands tall in the Wello Sefer area. The obelisk-like structure is topped by a statue of a dove and has ‘Peace for Ethiopia’ inscribed in Amharic on one side, while other sides feature the saying in various other languages. The Ethiopian flag is flying proudly on one of two flagpoles beside the monument. The statue was installed by the Ministry of Peace which has its headquarters nearby on Ethio-Chinese Friendship Road.  


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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, Midroc Investment Group, the parent company, sells these for 80 Br a kilogram while prices elsewhere in Addis Abeba are as high as 150 Br. ...


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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 bazaar at the Addis Abeba Exhibition Centre. Adjacent to Square, the centre holds various bazaars and exhibitions throughout the year, especially around religious holidays. This year's expo will be held from December 13 to January 6. ...


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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 the Ethiopian Tire & Rubber Economy Plant Plc (ETREP) was established. Tire recycling helps reduce the environmental impact of tire disposal, as tires are not biodegradable and can take up significant space in landfills. Recycled tire materials can be used in the production of new tires, rubberized...