Where Art Meets Community
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In 2001, a dream came to life a vision to celebrate, explore, and share the vibrant heartbeat of Addis Ababa, helping everyone enjoy the best of city living. What started as a small magazine called What’s Up has blossomed into What’s Out Addis, a platform that informs, inspires, and connects a community that is rich, dynamic, and endlessly
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In the heart of Addis Ababa, Deborah Lundstrom is transforming the way Ethiopians experience wellness. Born in the city to an Ethiopian mother, Deborah spent her early years abroad, studying in Germany, India, and the United States before returning home to share her expertise in yoga and Ayurveda. Deborah’s journey into yoga began in Germany,
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Among the whimpering of rescued dogs, you will find Feven Melese, a young woman hoping to support thousands of abandoned dogs on the streets of Addis Ababa. The 29-year-old music degree graduate has put up a rare shelter on the outskirts of the city, where she provides food and a place to stay for 40
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This iron road to adventure does not only carry cargo and passengers; it carries the hopes of the two nations of Ethiopia and Djibouti and their shared journey towards prosperity. On December 28, 2025, the Ethio-Djibouti Railway (EDR) achieved a milestone by successfully operating a total of 14 trains (7 pairs), comprising 11 freight trains—including
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Dinaw Mengestu is an Ethiopian American novelist and writer. Recently, Dinaw Mengestu has been elected as President of PEN America, one of the world’s most important organizations defending writers and free expression. PEN America, founded in 1922, has long stood for imprisoned and silenced writers across the globe. “Dinaw Mengestu has spent his career illuminating
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Architecture has always been shaped by the materials available to it. Stone demanded permanence, timber invited craft and lightness, and concrete enabled new forms and scales. Materiality was never merely aesthetic; it was a dialogue between climate, culture, technology, and limitation. The weight, texture, aging, and imperfections of materials influenced not only how buildings looked,
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Discover The World With Liben Tour & Travel In a world where travel has become both a passion and a way of life, Liben Tour & Travel is emerging as a dynamic force in the tourism industry — blending professionalism with a deep love for exploration and cultural discovery. Based in Addis Ababa, Liben Tour & Travel has
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Tsige Kahsay Kiros made an instant and positive impression on live broadcasts at the UCI Road World Championships in Rwanda, presenting herself on the global cycling stage with an aggressive and courageous ride that saw her placed seventh in the Junior Women’s Road Race. Born and raised in Tigray, Tsige developed her talents at performance-boosting
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