Addis is gearing up to celebrate the millennium (for those who still think that the millennium passed 7 and 1/2 years ago, I would inform Ethiopia follows a different calendar). The government has set up a millennium celebrations committee; one hears the word 'millennium' mentioned more often; and new restaurants/cafes/ shops that bear the name 'millennium' have started showing up.
I will try to post as much as possible, as there will be more activity in Addis.
The fiasco surrounding the celebrations will be in contrast to the struggle of the poor to make ends meet because of the inflation (as high as 16%). And the new upper/ upper middle class frequenting the trendy cafes in Addis will make another interesting observation.
More is to come on this blog.....
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