{"id":2112,"date":"2026-04-30T05:46:29","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T05:46:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/?p=2112"},"modified":"2026-04-30T05:46:31","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T05:46:31","slug":"addis-ababas-green-coverage-rises-sharply-targeting-30-percent-next-year-mayor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/addis-ababas-green-coverage-rises-sharply-targeting-30-percent-next-year-mayor\/","title":{"rendered":"Addis Ababa\u2019s Green Coverage Rises Sharply, Targeting 30 Percent Next Year: Mayor"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"652\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/684881794_995512416178879_1122460955701557285_n-2-652x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2113\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/684881794_995512416178879_1122460955701557285_n-2-652x1024.jpg 652w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/684881794_995512416178879_1122460955701557285_n-2-191x300.jpg 191w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/684881794_995512416178879_1122460955701557285_n-2-768x1206.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/684881794_995512416178879_1122460955701557285_n-2-978x1536.jpg 978w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/684881794_995512416178879_1122460955701557285_n-2.jpg 1304w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 652px) 100vw, 652px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>AMN PLUS-April 29, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Addis Ababa\u2019s strong development progress and its success in hosting international sporting events over the past five years have boosted Ethiopia\u2019s prospects of staging a major global athletics championship, Mayor Adanech Abiebie said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She highlighted the successful hosting of Grand Prix competitions in running, and boxing, noting that these events are helping position Addis Ababa as an emerging destination for international sports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"575\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/ggg-1-1024x575.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2116\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/ggg-1-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/ggg-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/ggg-1-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/ggg-1-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/ggg-1.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Mayor Adanech added that the city\u2019s widespread public enthusiasm for sports will be a key asset in Ethiopia\u2019s bid to host the 2027 World Athletics Championships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Presenting her nine-month performance report, the mayor noted that the city\u2019s green development coverage has expanded significantly to 22 percent, up from 2.8 percent five years ago, with a target of reaching 30 percent next year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"575\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/gggggggg-1-1024x575.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2117\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/gggggggg-1-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/gggggggg-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/gggggggg-1-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/gggggggg-1-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/gggggggg-1.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>She reaffirmed the city administration\u2019s commitment to sustaining momentum in corridor development and accelerating urban modernization efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By Leta Teresa<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>AMN PLUS-April 29, 2026 Addis Ababa\u2019s strong development progress and its success in hosting international sporting events over the past five years have boosted Ethiopia\u2019s prospects of staging a major global athletics championship, Mayor Adanech Abiebie said. 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