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 ...

Ethiopia’s push to attract tourism and investment has seen the demolition of a historic district in the capital, with people’s homes and livelihoods destroyed In the heart of Addis Ababa, the historic ...

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 ...

My last visit to Addis was in 2023. But what I found in my latest visit jolted me. The face of this city has been completely changed lately. A flashback may help to challenge us to be bolder in ...

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 ...

Addis Ababa, Africa's vibrant capital, is embarking on a transformative journey with its pioneering City Corridor Development Program. At the heart of this ambitious initiative lies a revolutionary ...

I leave you now, Addis, reluctantly and with a heavy heart; this love we share is too sweet, too obsessive, too consuming. Each time we meet, I lose my head, much like Tracy Chapman sings: lost to ...