Just like its name, the city is sanctified with flowers on the streets. Every official visitor and diplomat is welcomed with a petal. The city with a rich history, was named Addis Ababa, literally ...

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 ...

Only 26 African countries had achieved independence when, in February 1961, Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie ascended a sloping staircase to inaugurate Africa Hall in Addis Ababa, which he gifted as ...

Imagine arriving in a city nestled high in the Ethiopian highlands, where the cool, clean air greets you and the landscape unfolds into in a stunning mix of mountains, valleys, and lively streets.

Explore Ethiopia's rich history and culture via Ethiopian Airlines, from the origins of coffee to the Meskel festival.

As a history nerd and seeker who has read my fair share of Peter Matthiessen, I’ve found my peak travel moments have tended to occur on the crowded ghats of Varanasi alongside bathing sadhus or among ...