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| Location | Addis Ababa and its vicinity Oromia Region |
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| Status | Under development |
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| Owner | Ethiopian government |
| Proposed | 22 October 2022 |
Sheger City (Amharic: ሸገር ከተማ, Oromo: Magaalaa Shaggar) is a proposed model of urban development established on 22 October 2022 that centers around the city Addis Ababa to provide influence and economic benefit for other satellite cities. The administration contains 12 sub-cities, 36 districts and 40 rural kebeles with its seat located in Saris area in Addis Ababa.[1]
While the plan is intended to expand rapid urbanization, critics argue that such measures may fail to persist. It has been viewed that this plan can cause inequalities in both regional resources and deter overall development.[2] The project was criticized by several media and human rights groups and politicians of violating regional integrity and the constitutional rights of Oromo people, increasing mass house demolition that belonged to Amhara ethnic group and to justify Oromization.[3][4]
- ^ Tasfaye, Ermias (2023-04-12). "Opposition to Oromia megacities echoes Ethiopia's master plan turmoil". Ethiopia Insight. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
- ^ "Rethinking Sheger City: A Provocative Urban Vision". Retrieved 2024-01-03.
- ^ Account (2023-09-22). "Why the Land Grabbing, Expansionist and Hegemonistic Oromo Elite Ageda is Mortal Threat". Borkena Ethiopian News. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
- ^ Account (2023-02-28). "80 percent of houses around Addis to be demolished to make way Sheger City". Borkena Ethiopian News. Retrieved 2024-01-03.