Only a few African capitals can boast of the rapid urbanisation Addis Ababa has had. Just nearly 10 years ago, the Ethiopian ...

Addis Ababa’s corridor development program is reshaping the city at an unprecedented pace. Beyond the visible transformation-expanded roadways, pedestrian ...

When Wang Yijun put Ethiopia’s most expensive real estate project on the market, he experienced a strange phenomenon. People preferred the lowest floors over those with panoramic city views. “Power ...

With an estimated population of more than 3.7 million people, Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, is home to about a quarter of Ethiopia’s urban population. The city generates well above 29% of ...

Over the last two decades, Addis Ababa has witnessed rapid socio-economic changes and a drastic physical transformation. This was propelled by a development-oriented government and the private sector.

Street life, Addis Ababa. milosk50 / Shutterstock. The population of Africa is booming, but as long as productivity and employment remain unsteady, “global experts” and economists contend, African ...

About 70% of people in Addis Ababa live in informal settlements that are vulnerable to climate change. Amanuel Sileshi/AFP/ Getty Images Addis Ababa, Ethiopia’s capital city, will likely face ...

In just over two years since launching its ambitious smart city strategy, Addis Ababa is emerging as a symbol of bold urban transformation, blending digital innovation with sustainable development to ...

Africa is home to a number of fast-growing cities that are beginning to attract global attention. One of them also happens to be the continent’s highest capital city, sitting at around 2,355 metres ...

This photo taken on Feb. 16, 2025 shows a city view of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia and home to headquarters of the African Union, is surrounded by mountains, and boasts ...

Gullele Botanic Garden (GBG) is the first of its kind located in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Officially inaugurated and opened to the public in January 2019, it has become increasingly popular among the ...

Tomorrow, D.C. will add a new sister city to its roster: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Mayor Vince Gray and Addis Ababa’s mayor, Diriba Kuma, will sign a Sister City Agreement tomorrow evening at the Wilson ...