Ethiopia has relaunched an ambitious plan to construct what would become the tallest building in sub-Saharan Africa. the ambitious project is a 62-storey, $445 million headquarters for its state-owned electricity company, Ethiopian Electric Power (EEP).
Originally proposed in 2023, the project is now officially back on track, with EEP opening the bidding process to both local and international contractors. Eligible bidders are required to demonstrate at least 10 years of industry experience and have completed a minimum of three contracts, each valued at $370 million or more.
The project will be awarded as an engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract, with a construction timeline estimated at four years. 
Once completed, the tower is expected to reach a height of 327.5 meters, surpassing South Africa’s Leonardo Tower in Johannesburg (234 meters) and the Commercial Bank of Ethiopia’s headquarters in Addis Ababa (209 meters), which is currently East Africa’s tallest building.
The skyscraper will be built on a 2.8-hectare plot in the Kirkos district, adjacent to Addis Ababa’s new central business district. Envisioned as a modern landmark, the building will offer a total floor area of nearly 198,000 square meters, featuring corporate offices, a rooftop sky garden, and a restaurant with panoramic views of the capital.
The revival of the tower project signals Ethiopia’s ongoing push to position itself as a regional hub for infrastructure and innovation.
