Addis Ababa news
Addis Ababa news: the latest stories from 26 Ethiopian Telegram news channels, one neutral summary per story with every channel that covered it. In English and Amharic, updated every 2 hours.
- Experts call for modernized construction technology and waste reduction to tackle Addis Ababa's housing deficit
Addis Ababa faces a housing deficit ranging from half a million to one million units, according to economic analysts. Experts emphasize that addressing the gap sustainably requires modernizing construction techniques…
- Addis Ababa advances urban development through integrated planning and sustainability
Addis Ababa is enhancing its potential as an African diplomatic hub and a center for commerce and modern urban life. City officials note that development works are being effectively integrated with city planning…
- Dangla woreda administration provides support to National Defense Force
The Dangla woreda administration in the Awi Zone has provided cattle to support the Ethiopian National Defense Force's Eastern Command corps. Woreda officials praised the military's sacrifices for national peace and…
- Addis Ababa grants Mayor authority to approve land subdivisions
The Addis Ababa City Cabinet has amended regulations to grant Mayor Adanech Abebe sole authority to approve land subdivisions granted through allotment. The change aims to eliminate administrative delays previously…
- PM Office praises Addis Ababa's international sustainable development award
The Prime Minister's Office stated that Addis Ababa winning the Shanghai Award for sustainable development from UN-Habitat and China is a great pride for Ethiopia. The office emphasized continued efforts to build…
- Deputy PM Temesgen Tiruneh praises ongoing beautification works in Bahir Dar
Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh stated that development efforts to elevate the beauty and cleanliness of Bahir Dar city are continuing strongly. He also expressed gratitude to city residents for their continuous…
- Mayor Adanech Abebe calls for building future through cooperation and Medemer
Addis Ababa Mayor Adanech Abebe stated that society's future should be built through cooperation and the Medemer philosophy. Commenting on a book by Dr. Alemayehu Areda, she emphasized integrating individual growth…
- Debre Berhan inaugurates Mesob one-stop service center
Debre Berhan has inaugurated the Mesob one-stop service center to provide fast and modern services to residents. Regional President Araga Kebede and other senior government officials attended the opening ceremony.
- Wollo communities celebrate annual Badigez harvest sharing festival
Communities in Wollo observed the annual Badigez festival, a traditional mid-October event celebrating the first harvest. Farmers share seasonal produce such as maize, beans, honey, and dairy products with neighbours…
- Debre Berhan inaugurates Mesob one-stop service center
Amhara Region President Araga Kebede inaugurated the Mesob one-stop service center in Debre Berhan. The facility is designed to provide fast, efficient, and modern services to local residents through multiple…
- Addis Ababa transfers new residential village units to development displaced residents
Addis Ababa Mayor Adanech Abebe officially transferred the Bole Shubu Ejersa integrated residential village to residents displaced by development projects. The Mayor emphasized that urban development aims to improve…
- Traffic accident in Gulele sub-city leaves eight dead
An accident involving a minibus and a water tanker in Gulele sub-city, Addis Ababa, has left eight people dead, including a pedestrian. Addis Ababa Police stated that 11 others sustained injuries, and an investigation…
- Addis Ababa expands digital ID printing service to 50 more woredas
The Addis Ababa Civil Registration and Residency Service Agency announced it has trained personnel to expand digital ID printing services to 50 additional woredas. The service was previously limited to 22 woredas.
- Ethiopian Orthodox Church plans to involve religious institutions in COP32 climate summit
The Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church's Development and Christian Aid Commission announced preparations to ensure international religious institutions participate in the upcoming COP32 climate summit in Ethiopia. The…
- Addis Ababa approves 3,751 informal traders to work from mobile kiosks
The Addis Ababa city cabinet decided that 3,751 residents identified for the informal trade sector will work from mobile kiosks in selected areas. The kiosks were designed by Addis Ababa University, and Cooperative…
- 26 natural-gas city buses enter service, PM Abiy says
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said 26 city buses running on natural gas have started service, after months of work moving gas to Addis Ababa, building filling stations and converting buses. He said the switch will save…