Here we share some essential reads on Abiy’s gentrification plans. Demolitions have become a common sight in Addis Ababa as the government pushes forward with plans to modernise the city.

“Unless we change Addis Ababa, we cannot bring in as much foreign wealth as we desire,” said Abiy Ahmed, the country’s restless prime minister. He plans ... palace and a grand hotel.

So, will Addis Ababa’s evolution serve its estimated 4 million inhabitants? At The Conversation Africa, we have worked with academics whose research seeks to answer this question. Here we share some ...