Since its establishment during the reign of Emperor Haile Selassie, Meskel Square, on the interseciotn of Africa, Ras Mekonen and Jomo Kenyatta avenues, has been one of the landmarks of Addis Abeba. Having been the site for public gatherings, rallies and festivities like (Meskel celebration), the Square laid out a somewhat classy atmosphere to the city and has become a recreational centre with a mesmerizing look. Following the Beautifying Sheger Initiative, the refurbishment of the Square was inaugurated on June 13, 2021, for a total cost of 2.6 billion Br. It has brought mobile food vending and kiosk trucks, new additions to the city scene.
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