Sunday, August 30, 2026

The Local Story: Lycée Guébré-Mariam in Addis Ababa

The Local Story: Lycée Guébré-Mariam in Addis Ababa

  • Foundation: Established on March 15, 1948, Lycée Guébré-Mariam opened following discussions between Ethiopian Foreign Minister Aklilu Habtewold and French statesman Édouard Herriot.
  • Naming: It honors Dejazmach Gebre-Mariam Garri, a celebrated Ethiopian patriot from the national resistance.
  • Multilingual mission: Run alongside the Mission laïque française, the school provides integrated instruction in French, English, and Amharic from preschool through high school graduation.

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