For young Ethiopians hoping for a better life, trying to get to Europe or the Middle East is fraught with the dangers of ...

Ethiopia has launched a national campaign to plant 700 million trees in one day. The ambitious goal, announced Thursday, is ...

In a city where diplomacy and development converge, the newly inaugurated Arat Kilo- Entoto Corridor is more than an urban renewal project. It is a strategic asset that elevates Addis Ababa's stature ...

Ethiopia has finalized preparation to host the Eastern and Southern Africa Anti-Money Laundering Group (ESAAMLG) meeting from 22 to 30 August 2025 in Addis Ababa.ESAAMLG will convene a series of ...

News and stories about Addis Ababa, including a cultural centre designed by Carlo Ratti and designs for the Meles Zenawi ...

War in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has exacerbated outbreaks of mpox, Ebola, cholera, malaria, and measles.

Abiy’s urban agenda is ostensibly designed to transform Addis Ababa – which has a population nearly 10 times larger than Ethiopia’s second-largest city – into a city that’s “ clean ...

Addis Ababa still faces complex and interrelated urban challenges. Around 70-80% of Addis Ababa’s housing stock is congested, dilapidated and lacks basic services and sanitation facilities.

Late last year, a friend reached out with news that instantly piqued my interest; a cartoon residency programme organised in ...

Located 2,355 meters above sea level, Addis Ababa is one of the highest capitals in the world. Officials say 2.7 million people call it home, but that’s based on a census from 2007.