The project, built by China Railway Engineering Corporation (CREC) and mostly financed through a loan from China’s Exim Bank, is a rarity on a continent plagued by poor transport links. Beijing is a ...

Addis Metro, the first light-rail transit line in sub-Saharan Africa opened on Sunday in Ethiopia. This is your first of three free stories this month. Become a free or sustaining member to read ...

60,000 people use the newly-opened metro railway in Addis Ababa At 30¢ per journey, the metro is affordable for low-income workers Commuters in Addis Ababa, the booming capital of Ethiopia, now have ...

Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, and economic and diplomatic hub of Africa, has experienced notable growth in recent years, solidifying its position as a key development center in East Africa.