EthiopiaDjibouti

In the labyrinth of Ethiopia’s rapidly evolving logistics sector, the Chinese-built Ethiopia-Djibouti railway stands as a beacon of transformation. Described by senior Ethiopian officials as a "crucial artery," this railway line is redefining how the nation handles its import-export trade. On a typical morning in Addis Ababa, one can witness the hustle as a passenger train pulls into Furi-Lebu railway station on the city's outskirts, a sight captured on a serene September day by Michael Tewelde. Such images are becoming…

Protesters block Ethiopia-Djibouti rail link as conflict escalates NAIROBI, Kenya - The vital rail and road link to Djibouti was destroyed on Wednesday, which could now cut essential supplies to Addis Ababa, which depends on the port of Djibouti for imports and exports, essential to the Ethiopian economy. A senior government official said the railway had been partly uprooted and some sections…