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

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 ...

A migrant boat from Ethiopia capsized en route to Yemen, leaving over 130 missing. Families grieve as traffickers exploit ...

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

Youth unemployment in Ethiopia is currently at over 20%, leading many to risk dangerous waters to reach wealthy Gulf Arab states.

Addis Ababa (which means “new flower” in Amharic) was founded in 1886, when the emperor’s wife gazed down from the surrounding hilltops upon the hot springs on the valley floor.

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.

Addis Ababa’s city administration was instructing residents on Wednesday to register their weapons and gather in local neighborhoods to “safeguard” their surroundings, Reuters reported.

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.