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Addis Ababa to Launch Specialized Transit Tourism Packages

The Afro Times Apr 07, 2026

Following the approval of a new free transit visa policy, the Addis Ababa City Administration is developing curated half-day and full-day tour itineraries to convert transiting passengers at Bole International Airport into active city visitors.

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