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First modification: 06/04/2026 - 21:04

The capital of Ethiopia is experiencing an unprecedented urban transformation. Driven by the authorities, an ambitious renovation program is changing the landscape of Addis Ababa and other cities in the country, with new real estate projects, infrastructure and hotel complexes aimed at projecting an image of modernity and economic growth. However, local organizations and residents denounce that this process has caused the displacement of thousands of people and the demolition of entire neighborhoods. Amid restrictions on the work of the international press, journalist Tom Canetti toured some of the affected areas to learn about the social impact of a transformation that divides opinions and raises questions about who really benefits from urban development.

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