Street Art
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Mobile stalls and murals transform Addis Abeba streets
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In Addis Abeba, white pickup trucks and bicycles are being repurposed into clean mobile markets selling fresh produce, while vibrant murals promote green urban renewal. These innovations offer practical solutions for vendors and add artistic hope to gritty cityscapes. Over 1,700 such Sunday markets now sustain the capital's weekly food supply.
A group of street performers in Johannesburg, known as the 'silver men', have turned to body painting and public displays to entertain amid joblessness. They discussed their craft, the politics within their trade, and the risks of performing on busy roads. Officials note that while their acts violate traffic rules, they cause no major disturbances.