Elias Badhaasaa These clothes by Kush Design see traditional ... Dagi Pictures Oromia covers a vast swathe of territory across Ethiopia and contains many traditions within it.

A decree aimed at preserving Ethiopian culture and reducing harassment now regulates waitresses' attire. However, rights activists say the new rule fails to better protect these vulnerable women.

In order to head off stiff competition, the Ethiopian government has made almost a virtue out of its low labour costs. Getty Images Women making clothes in a textile factory in Addis Ababa ...