Bulldozers have knocked much of the Piassa area of Addis Ababa, erasing centuries of history that Ethiopians built there, starting with Menelik II in the late 1800s. It is now nearly unrecognisable.

A massive demolition campaign in the heart of Addis Ababa is sparking criticism from heritage experts who are mourning the loss of dozens of historic buildings in one of the city’s most famous ...

Addis Ababa — Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced the successful completion of corridor development projects in Addis Ababa connecting Piassa and Arat Kilo routes within a three-month timeframe. PM ...

A spate of demolitions radically transformed one of the oldest parts of the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, in early 2024. The city is home to an estimated 4 million people. The demolitions in Piassa ...

The demolition in Piassa is part of an urban renewal scheme for Addis Ababa Large areas of the historic Piassa neighbourhood have been turned to rubble People clear out street stalls before a planned ...

Addis Ababa — Residents engaged in various professions, who shared their views with ENA, stated that Addis Ababa's Corridor Projects will facilitate business and transportation activities, enhancing ...

The story of the newly inaugurated Arada Park is one of profound transformation, a landmark project officially unveiled today in the presence of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. What was once a 40-hectare ...