Addis Ababa, September 5, 2024 (FBC) – Attendees of the African Urban Forum have expressed a strong desire to emulate the transformative development initiatives currently underway in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

inaugural three-day forum commenced on Wednesday in the Ethiopian capital is being attended by numerous high-ranking officials from across Africa.

Lungile Dlamini, the Chief Executive Officer of Manzini Municipality in Eswatini, highlighted the significant progress Addis Ababa has made in various sectors. The city is currently advancing the Corridor Development Project, which aims to elevate its status to meet international smart city standards.

Addis Ababa, September 5, 2024 (FBC) – Africa Urban Forum Participants expressed keen interest to replicate the ongoing transformational development endeavors in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

The participants also commend the Ethiopian government and its people for the magnificent job they have done on Addis Ababa’s corridor development that would be exemplary to the other cities in Africa.

A three-day first African Urban Forum has officially kicked off on Wednesday in Addis Ababa in the presence of high-ranking officials drawn from across the continent.

One of the participants Lungile Dlamini, Chief Executive Officer of Manzini Municipality in Eswatini stated that Addis Ababa has embarked on a massive progress in all spheres.

Addis Ababa, September 4, 2024 (FBC) – Deputy Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Temesgen Tiruneh, in his remarks at the 1st Africa Urban Forum, stated that Africans share a common goal to shape the future of their urban spaces. “The Africa Urban Forum is a crucial platform,” Temesgen underscored.

The forum allows African nations to reflect on thier progress, exchange ideas, and chart a path forward for sustainable, inclusive, and prosperous cities across our continent, Temesgen pointed out.

“This forum also aligns with agenda 2063, which envisions the urban Africa we want. This vision is not just about meeting challenges. It is about creating our own solutions. I believe the challenges of our time demand more than conventional responses,” the Deputy Prime Minister noted.

Addis Ababa, September 4, 2024 (FBC) – The 1st Africa Urban Forum officially kicked off in Addis Ababa at the Adwa Victory Memorial Museum in participation of participants from 47 countries, Mayors of cities in the continent, religious leaders, elders, scholars and other stakeholders.

Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh and Mayor of Addis Ababa Adanech Abiebie along with other high ranking government officials are also in attendance of the forum which is taking place under the theme “Sustainable Urbanization for Africa’s Transformation”.

It is stated that Addis Ababa and other cities of Ethiopia will take the opportunity to showcase their best experiences with their African counterparts.

Addis Ababa, September 4, 2024 (FBC) – In her opening remarks at the 1st Africa Urban Forum, Mayor of Addis Ababa Adanech Abiebie praised the platform as a significant step in preparing for the wave of urbanization in the continent.

“As the future brings rapid global urbanization which will mainly occur in Africa, this event marks a significant step in preparing for the web of urbanization in our continent,” the Mayor underscored.

“African cities have huge potential for development. The transformation of African cities will serve as an engine for the continent’s economic development and beyond,” Adanech noted.

Addis Ababa, September 4, 2024 (FBC) – The Africa Urban Forum (AUF) underway in Addis Ababa is marking a significant milestone in addressing the continent’s urban challenges and exploiting opportunities, Chaltu Sani, Ethiopia’s Minister of Urban and Infrastructure said as quoted by ENA.

Ethiopia has hosted the First Africa Urban Forum under the auspices of the African Union, brought together key stakeholders to discuss and shape the future of urbanization across Africa.

In her opening remarks, the minister highlighted the forum, themed “Sustainable Urbanization for Africa Transformation: Agenda 2063,” represents a significant milestone in addressing the continent’s urban challenges.

Addis Ababa, September 3, 2024 (FBC) – Anacláudia Rossbach, the Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat), has arrived in Addis Ababa ahead of the first-ever ‘Africa Urban Forum 2024’ which will be held in the Ethiopian capital.

The UN-Habitat chief was greeted upon her arrival in Addis Ababa by the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator, Dr. Ramiz Alakhbarov, and his staff.

In their discussion, the two UN officials highlighted strategic engagement to support Ethiopia’s development priorities in building inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable cities and communities, the Resident & Humanitarian Coordinator confirmed in a post published on his social media page published on Tuesday.

Addis Ababa, August 23, 2024 (FBC) – Addis Ababa is steadily becoming an exciting cultural gem in the horn of Africa and beyond, Rolling Stone Africa, a world greatest music and pop culture magazine in Africa underscored.

In its edition on Tuesday entitled: “In Bloom: How Addis Ababa Became Fertile Ground For Ethiopia’s Creative Renaissance,” the magazine said that the Ethiopian capital is increasingly transforming into an exciting cultural gem.

As African people continue to create, influence and dominate pop culture, fashion and music on the world stage, all eyes are rightfully on the Mother Continent at present—a long time coming, the magazine explained.

Addis Ababa, August 14, 2016 (FBC) – The City Administration of Addis Ababa has officially commenced preparations for a new urban development strategy, as announced by Mayor Adanech Abiebie.

This strategy aims to create a comprehensive development roadmap that incorporates innovative perspectives to support the sustainable transformation of Addis Ababa. The Mayor emphasized the importance of leveraging the city’s considerable potential, identifying new opportunities, addressing emerging demands, and resolving existing challenges.

In a social media update, Mayor Abiebie noted that the new strategy would enhance the city administration’s ability to coordinate and expand current development efforts, which have received positive feedback from scientific institutions.