{"id":3023,"date":"2026-06-08T13:05:20","date_gmt":"2026-06-08T13:05:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/?p=3023"},"modified":"2026-06-08T13:05:22","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T13:05:22","slug":"foreign-visitors-applaud-addis-ababas-rapid-urban-transformation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/foreign-visitors-applaud-addis-ababas-rapid-urban-transformation\/","title":{"rendered":"Foreign Visitors Applaud Addis Ababa&#8217;s Rapid Urban Transformation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/06\/720634899_1480241560815879_8753998344269823924_n-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/06\/720634899_1480241560815879_8753998344269823924_n-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/06\/720634899_1480241560815879_8753998344269823924_n-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/06\/720634899_1480241560815879_8753998344269823924_n-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/06\/720634899_1480241560815879_8753998344269823924_n-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/06\/720634899_1480241560815879_8753998344269823924_n.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AMN PLUS-June 8, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Over the past few years, Addis Ababa has garnered international admiration by showcasing a stunning transformation through urban development, green initiatives, riverside revitalization, and corridor development projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The city&#8217;s landscape has been significantly reshaped by spacious roads, pedestrian walkways, bicycle lanes, modern drainage systems, and green beautification works. These advancements have made Addis Ababa significantly more comfortable, accessible, and attractive for both residents and visitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"437\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/06\/718112550_1480241517482550_4621293236544915209_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3025\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/06\/718112550_1480241517482550_4621293236544915209_n.jpg 576w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/06\/718112550_1480241517482550_4621293236544915209_n-300x228.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Foreign visitors who recently toured the capital expressed high praise for the ongoing changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A first-time visitor described the city as highly modern and beautiful, specifically commending the developments designed to be child-friendly and pedestrian-accessible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another visitor noted that Addis Ababa&#8217;s progress in expanding green spaces, public recreational centers, children&#8217;s parks, and riverside developments serves as an exemplary model for other cities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"630\" height=\"378\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/06\/720676196_1480241527482549_6732038533280045798_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3026\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/06\/720676196_1480241527482549_6732038533280045798_n.jpg 630w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/06\/720676196_1480241527482549_6732038533280045798_n-300x180.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Mayor of the City Administration, Adanech Abiebie, has stated on various occasions that the city has invested heavily in green spaces, recreational infrastructure, and the preservation of cultural heritage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It was further highlighted that these efforts aim to reinforce Addis Ababa&#8217;s status as the diplomatic capital of Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"575\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/06\/719027803_1480241627482539_2324488241581185135_n-1024x575.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3027\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/06\/719027803_1480241627482539_2324488241581185135_n-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/06\/719027803_1480241627482539_2324488241581185135_n-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/06\/719027803_1480241627482539_2324488241581185135_n-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/06\/719027803_1480241627482539_2324488241581185135_n-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/06\/719027803_1480241627482539_2324488241581185135_n.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today, the transformation of Addis Ababa blending green and riverside development with modern urban planning has enabled it to emerge as one of the premier examples of mega urban redevelopment in Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By Leta Teresa<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>AMN PLUS-June 8, 2026 Over the past few years, Addis Ababa has garnered international admiration by showcasing a stunning transformation through urban development, green initiatives, riverside revitalization, and corridor development projects. 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