Ethiopia Inaugurates Riverside Project Turning Degraded Land Into Green Spaces: Prime Minister
16:54 03.06.2026 (Updated: 17:04 03.06.2026)
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Ethiopia Inaugurates Riverside Project Turning Degraded Land Into Green Spaces: Prime Minister
The Entoto–Kechene Medhanealem Riverside Development Project—spanning 22.25 km—"revitalizes the heart of the capital," according to Abiy Ahmed.
Key project pillars:
Eco-restoration & urban agriculture: 438 hectares of degraded land restored, a new 9.5-hectare Fruit Park, and 210 beehives featured;
Water purification & infrastructure: 39 check dams and three river purification systems built;
Eco-mobility & tourism: 19.4 km of pedestrian walkways, 7.7 km of cycling trails, and 4 km of hiking paths created.
"The project stands as a tangible symbol of our progress and a practical demonstration of national growth, environmental restoration, and urban renewal," Abiy said on X.
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