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Addis Ababa gets a facelift: Ethiopian capital undergoes forced modernisation

Addis Ababa gets a facelift: Ethiopian capital undergoes forced modernisation To display this content from YouTube, you must enable advertisement tracking and audience measurement. Issued on: Modified: Ethiopians are heading to the polls for general elections that Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's Prosperity Party is expected to win. Ahmed, who has been in power since 2018, is accused of authoritarianism and of cracking down on dissent.

France 24 9d ago

Ethiopia goes electric following gas car ban

Ethiopia goes electric following gas car ban June 2, 2026Shashe Asemare handles the large steering wheel with ease, navigating the mint-green city bus through the notoriously congested streets of Addis Ababa. Ever since the Ethiopian capital introduced 100 new electric buses to its fleet in 2025, she's noticed the benefits. "These electric buses are very different from the gasoline ones," she said, taking a quick glance at the cars overtaking to her left.

Deutsche Welle 8d ago

Ethiopia’s Election Comes at a Critical Moment for the Country: What to Know

Outside a polling station in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia’s capital, on Monday.

NYT World 9d ago

Ethiopia votes as ruling party eyes landslide win

Ethiopia votes as ruling party eyes landslide win June 1, 2026Polls opened in Ethiopia on Monday for elections that are widely expected to see Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's Prosperity Party (PP) extend its rule. Voting began at 6 a.m. local time (0300 GMT) with citizens forming long queues to make their voices heard at the ballot. In the national capital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopians voted amid a heavy military presence.

Deutsche Welle 9d ago

Ethiopia’s election: Parties, coalitions and candidates explained

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Al Jazeera 10d ago

'Everything looked real': How scammers are hijacking your holiday

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ABC Australia 4d ago

More than 150 million people will watch tonight’s Champions League final. It’s PSG v Arsenal – and most of Africa | Sean Jacobs

Many teams have fans abroad, but the bond between the north London club and ordinary Africans is on a different level. A continent expectsIf Arsenal win the Champions League final later today, expect euphoria across Africa. Judging by the scenes after last week’s Premier League title win – their first in 22 years – the celebrations will be immense.

The Guardian UK 11d ago

Ruling party expected to triumph as Ethiopia votes

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France 24 9d ago

Why Washington is reducing visa processing across Africa

Why Washington is reducing visa processing across Africa US plans to centralise visa processing across Africa could increase cross-border travel for visa applicants. The United States is planning to centralise visa processing across Africa, reducing the number of embassies and consulates handling applications from about 50 locations to roughly 20, according to an internal US Department of State memo cited in US media reports. Under the proposal, routine visa interviews would be moved out of...

Al Jazeera 5d ago

Ethiopia’s election is about affirming national commitment to democracy

Ethiopia’s election is about affirming national commitment to democracy A national vote alone cannot address all challenges in the country, but it can be a step toward democratic consolidation. On June 1, more than 57 million Ethiopians are going to the polls in the country’s seventh national election since the adoption of the 1995 constitution. At a time when democratic systems across the world are under strain, Ethiopia’s vote is more than a routine electoral event — it is a significant...

Al Jazeera 9d ago