Addis Ababa
The Abiy Ahmed Library in Addis Ababa is emerging as a major knowledge center, according to the head of the city's administration communication bureau, Abeb. The library has launched digital systems to improve its services.
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More than 300 teachers and staff at Flipper International School are in a labour dispute. Union leaders claim months of frustration as pay disparities and mounting job demands remain unresolved, despite negotiations with the school and appeals to district officials. The dispute escalated after the Addis Abeba Police Commission swiftly blocked a planned strike, reminding union leaders that only authorities can close schools.
Addis Ababa Roads Authority is carrying out corridor improvement road base strengthening and maintenance works in the Medina area. This effort aims to enable various city roads to provide full service. In the first quarter of the 2018 budget year, 328 km of maintenance work has been undertaken.
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Addis Ababa's shelter centers serve 36,600 people daily, according to the city's shelter agency. These facilities provide services to socially vulnerable groups. High support is noted in the Medina district.
In Addis Ababa's popular restaurants and shops, businesses often direct customers to pay via personal mobile accounts, evading taxes and leaving no official record. This practice, highlighted in a recent analysis, undermines government revenue and burdens compliant taxpayers. Authorities face calls for stricter enforcement and simplified compliance measures.
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The Addis Ababa City Administration Cabinet held its fifth-year fourth regular session and passed decisions on three key agendas. These decisions cover the number of council members, operational guidelines for savings and employment uniformity, and land issues for federally funded projects. This move strengthens the city's governance.