As the Unesco-recognised Ethiopian city of Harar marks its 1,010th anniversary, the BBC's Emmanuel Igunza explores its unique heritage. Night falls in the ancient city of Harar, and I'm witnessing a ...

Each step taken within the ancient walled city of Harar is a humbling experience. The Harari's warm hospitality, their old-fashioned robust local market exchange, their taste for vivid and vibrant ...

A family in Ethiopia’s walled city of Harar has taken up the task of domesticating Hyenas, turning them into scavengers for the city’s waste. Hyenas roam the streets of Harar in eastern Ethiopia every ...

The Ethiopian city of Harar is a place apart, with a colourful history and some bizarre rituals A dimly lit empty parking lot on the outskirts of a city wasn't the kind of setting in which I ever ...

Harar is one of the ancient cities in Ethiopia and the fourth holiest city of Islam, owning 82 mosques. It served as the capital of Harari Kingdom from 1520 to 1568 until its integration with Ethiopia ...

The Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) has completed the restoration of a 100-year-old Ottoman-era building in the Ethiopian city of Harar. The consulate building was built during the ...

Ethiopia's historic city of Harar is one of Islam's holiest centres - but in recent times it has built up another tradition and is now also known for its brewery. As holy cities go, Harar is a ...

In the Ethiopian city of Harar, hyenas are much more friend than foe. The animals that usually strike fear in any human they come across have become a tourist attraction in the Ethiopian city. The ...

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