As the Unesco-recognised Ethiopian city of Harar marks its 1,010th anniversary, the BBC's Emmanuel Igunza explores its unique heritage. Night falls in the ancient city of Harar, and I'm witnessing ...

Each step taken within the ancient walled city of Harar is a humbling experience. The Harari's warm hospitality, their old-fashioned robust local market exchange, their taste for vivid and vibrant ...

Harar is one of the ancient cities in Ethiopia and the fourth holiest city of Islam, owning 82 mosques. It served as the capital of Harari Kingdom from 1520 to 1568 until its integration with ...

The Ethiopian city of Harar is a place apart, with a colourful history and some bizarre rituals On the outskirts of the walled town, hundreds of women in traditional garb sit at the roadside ...

Ethiopia's historic city of Harar is one of Islam's holiest centres - but in recent times it has built up another tradition and is now also known for its brewery. As holy cities go, Harar is a ...

In the Ethiopian city of Harar, hyenas are much more friend than foe. The animals that usually strike fear in any human they come across have become a tourist attraction in the Ethiopian city.

By Tiksa Nagari HARAR, Ethiopia (Reuters) – Hyenas roam the streets of the ancient walled city of Harar in eastern Ethiopia every night, seeking scraps of meat to drag to the nearby caves. But ...

The countryside surrounding Harar, an ancient walled city in eastern Ethiopia, is dense with hyenas. The people of Harar say hyenas are not dangerous scavengers; they are a regular part of society.

As the Unesco-recognised Ethiopian city of Harar marks its 1,010th anniversary, the BBC's Emmanuel Igunza explores its unique heritage. Night falls in the ancient city of Harar, and I'm witnessing ...

Our correspondent visits the ancient city of Harar as it celebrates its 1,010th anniversary.