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Four ambassadors say Ethiopia's capital has become unrecognizable in just 18 months, transformed by corridor projects into a modern city with wide roads, parks, and riverside developments. The dramatic urban makeover is making life easier and more beautiful for residents and visitors alike.
A 40-hectare neglected slum in the heart of Addis Ababa has been transformed into a vibrant green park that blends nature, commerce, and community. The newly opened Arada Park proves that thoughtful urban design can uplift entire neighborhoods while creating space to breathe.
A company in Ethiopia just deployed 2,000 electric motorbikes and plans to reach 30,000 riders in three years, proving clean transport can work in developing cities. British investors just backed the project with $5 million to build battery-swapping stations across Addis Ababa.
A young Ethiopian company is turning the country's bold electric vehicle policies into reality with battery-swapping motorbikes that never need charging at home. Dodai just landed $13 million to blanket Addis Ababa with swap stations, proving Africa's clean transport future is closer than many think.
Ethiopia is bringing 27 countries together to unlock millions in climate resilience funding through a groundbreaking new program. The four-day summit in Addis Ababa marks a major step forward in turning climate risks into economic opportunities across Africa and beyond.
Addis Ababa just became the epicenter of climate hope as 150 leaders from 27 countries launched a breakthrough fund that turns climate risks into opportunities. Each participating nation could receive up to $50 million to build resilience before disasters strike.
Nineteen Ethiopian university students wowed judges with Chinese speeches, martial arts, and traditional songs at the 25th Chinese Bridge Competition in Addis Ababa. Two winners will now represent Ethiopia at the global finals in China.
Ethiopia and Japan's JICA are scaling up their partnership to boost infrastructure, green energy, and climate action ahead of the country hosting a major global summit. The collaboration promises new support for aviation, energy access, and roads while preparing for COP32 in Addis Ababa.
Ethiopia's green development programs and river basin projects are being recognized as a blueprint for climate resilience across Africa. Leaders from 39 African nations gathered in Addis Ababa to learn from Ethiopia's success in combining environmental action with food security.
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed inaugurated world-class sports facilities in Addis Ababa, part of Ethiopia's strategy to invest in its young population. The complexes honor legendary Ethiopian athletes while providing Olympic-standard training grounds for the next generation.
Ethiopia and Italy are deepening their economic partnership through a major forum bringing government officials and business leaders together in Addis Ababa. The collaboration promises new opportunities in construction, energy, and urban development for Ethiopia's growing economy.
Ethiopia's Prime Minister says Addis Ababa's corridor development proves cities can transform themselves without the massive cost of building new capitals from scratch. The approach combines infrastructure upgrades with cultural change to create lasting urban renewal.
Once-polluted rivers in Addis Ababa are now thriving green spaces where families relax and businesses bloom. African water experts say Ethiopia's transformation shows the continent can solve its own environmental challenges.
Direct flights between Addis Ababa and Atlanta return May 21 after a three-month pause, reconnecting Africa's largest airline with one of America's biggest African diaspora communities. The route strengthens ties for thousands of business travelers, families, and tourists seeking easier access across two continents.
Despite economic turmoil and political tensions, clean energy investment has surged to twice that of fossil fuels, proving the global energy transition is unstoppable. Africa is poised to lead the charge with solar power booming and COP32 heading to Addis Ababa.
Ethiopia just launched an AI innovation hub in Addis Ababa that aims to make the country a continental leader in artificial intelligence. The facility will help young Ethiopians develop homegrown tech solutions instead of relying on imports from abroad.
Africa's current and former female presidents gathered in Addis Ababa to discuss breaking barriers and building inclusive leadership. The dialogue brought together Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to inspire the next generation.
Ethiopia is building Bishoftu International Airport near Addis Ababa, set to become Africa's biggest aviation hub with room for 110 million passengers yearly. The project joins a global wave of mega-airports transforming how the world connects.