PM Abiy Inaugurates 351-Hectare Riverside Development in Addis Ababa
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has inaugurated a 351-hectare riverside development project in Addis Ababa. The urban corridor aims to integrate environmental restoration with modern infrastructure, including green spaces, transport facilities, and electric vehicle charging stations.
Why it matters
The project represents a significant urban transformation effort in East Africa, focusing on sustainable development and climate-resilient city planning.
አማርኛ ትግርኛ Afaan Oromoo Af‑Soomaali Qafar Afa English Français عربي Politics Social Economy Sport Technology Environment Feature Videos About Us PM Abiy Inaugurates 351-Hectare Riverside Development in Addis Ababa 🔇Unmute Addis Ababa, October 25, 2026 (ENA) — Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has inaugurated the Kechene–Ambassador–Gihon–Irreecha–Bambis Riverside Development.
The river side project is a 351-hectare, 10-kilometer urban corridor designed to advance Addis Ababa’s transformation into a greener, more accessible, and inclusive city.
The development integrates modern urban infrastructure with environmental restoration, public recreation, and expanded economic opportunities, reflecting a vision of urban growth that balances livability, sustainability, and livelihoods.
Featuring pedestrian walkways, cycling lanes, and integrated transport infrastructure, the corridor is designed to improve urban mobility and create a more accessible environment for residents, the Prime Minister wrote on social media channel.
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