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Addis Ababa seen from the air, 2018 Thanksgiving Irreecha Festival in Addis Ababa. Addis Ababa is located in the heart of the Oromia state [54] [55] and the major ecosystem services to the city provided by Oromia state. [56] The city was abandoned by the Oromo since the late 19th century due to its conquest by Menelik.
A DNA studies shows from 1,000 people that humans began migrating from Addis Ababa vicinity around the globe for 100,000 years. [1] [better source needed] Other studies confirmed that Africans have more diverse gene than other continents, but new research indicated genetic diversity declination steadily happens while ancestors travelled to Addis Ababa, which roughly a site of exiting "out of ...
The shaking was felt throughout central and eastern Ethiopia, including the capital Addis Ababa, southern Afar, southern Amhara, central Oromia and northwestern Somali Regions. [6] On 16 October, a 4.8 magnitude earthquake occurred at 11:11 PM local time, which had an epicentre in the Metehara area of Oromia.
The average annual temperature in Addis Ababa is 16 °C (60.8 °F), with daily maximum temperatures averaging 20–25 °C (68.0–77.0 °F) throughout the year, and overnight lows averaging 5–10 °C (41.0–50.0 °F). Most major cities and tourist sites in Ethiopia lie at a similar elevation to Addis Ababa and have a comparable climate.
12 April — A shootout in Addis Ababa between security forces and Fano members near Millennium Hall leaves one civilian and two Fano members dead and injures two police officers. The police claim the group was intercepted while planning a terrorist attack, with one member killed, another injured and arrested, and the leader fatally wounded.
In 1994, wholesale and retail trade was the leading employer in Addis Ababa closely followed by manufacturing (18.9% and 18.0%, respectively), while public administration stood as a distant third. The high percentage of the "private household with employed persons" sector for Addis Ababa reflects the highest share of domestic workers in the ...
Beautifying Sheger is a project sponsored by the Ethiopian government that aims to clean rivers and create public works in the capital city, Addis Ababa.It was launched on 27 February 2019 under Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, and aims to run for three years.
Addis Ababa a is located at 9°2' north of equator and at 38°45' east, lying in average attitude of 2,500 meters above sea level. The northern part of the city including the Entoto Mountains is high about 3,000 meters above sea level.