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The Addis Ababa skyline is seen from the light rail system on Nov. 19, 2023.
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A Crumbling Metro Reveals Failed Promise of China’s Billions in Africa
A $475 million light-rail system serving Ethiopia’s Addis Ababa shows how some China-funded infrastructure investments across the continent are now suffering from neglect.
Amid Marijuana Legalization, a Civic Problem Lingers: That Smell
The pungent odor of cannabis has emerged as a quality-of-life issue from New York City to Amsterdam. Here’s how cities are dealing with it.