Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Mulugeta Ayene is an Ethiopian photojournalist and fine art photographer living in Addis Ababa. While his work covers a wide range of subjects, recurrent themes in Mulugeta Ayene’s work are social transformations and their effects on identity and social relations. Mulugeta works on regular assignments for prominent international organizations such as UNICEF, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, to mention a few. Mulugeta was awarded the first prize in the Spot News, stories category of the 2020 World Press Photo Contest and was one of the nominees for World Press Photo of the Year and Story of the Year in 2020.
Crossroads of Change - Addis Ababa yesterday and tomorrow In the heart of Ethiopia's bustling capital, Addis Ababa, a striking series of black and white photographs captures the city in a state of profound transformation. This collection is not just about the changing skyline; it delves deeply into the human element intertwined with this urban metamorphosis.
On 10 March, Ethiopian Airlines Flight ET302, a Boeing 737 MAX, disappeared from the radar six minutes after take-off from Addis Ababa airport and crashed into a field, killing all 157 people on board. The impact was so great that both engines were buried in a crater 10 meters deep. A week after the crash, empty coffins were buried at a ceremony at the Holy Trinity Cathedral in Addis Ababa, as victims were unable to be identified. Officials gave relatives bags of earth from the crash site. On 1
In a world often preoccupied with the noise of its own progress, there are silent cries that go unheard – the cries of those suffering the devastating effects of drought and famine. This photographic essay delves into the harsh reality of areas heavily dependent on rain, now crippled by the merciless clasp of drought. The stark, haunting visuals of cracked land and lifeless vegetation serve as a testament to the severity of the drought, compounded by a recent locust invasion that has left noth
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