Thousands of young emigrés raised in the West are reconnecting with their homeland. Vestiges of the old Addis remain—namely, crippling poverty among the majority of the population, and a government that still seems to be shaking itself free of militaristic, Eastern-bloc bureaucracy. But it’s just as likely that beyond that imposing security guard in hand-me-down fatigues is an entrepreneur on the verge of building the tallest tower in Africa.
Read the articleDestinations: Addis Ababa
Themes: Arts + Culture · Driving · Food + Drink
Inspired by: Ethiopia, Coming Home — by Matt Lee, Published Oct. 2006
