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 ...

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 ...

African leaders have issued a stark warning about the continent's slow progress on global development and climate goals, ...

Addis Ababa combines fascinating history, bustling markets, and cultural traditions, but travelers should prepare carefully to enjoy it safely. Ethiopia carries a Level 3 travel advisory, with higher ...

Whether it’s paving, construction or big-time infrastructure projects, Addis Ababa is growing fast. High-end apartments and glass-fronted buildings stand where informal shacks once stood. A new metro ...

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 ...

With eyes steeped in reminiscence, 47-year-old Balcha Birru, a father of five, gazes over a neighborhood on the southeastern outskirts of Akaki in Addis Ababa, the capital city of both Ethiopia and ...