Ethiopia is piloting 'smart' police stations in Addis Ababa that require no officers on-site, utilizing technology for citizens to report incidents remotely.

• The pilot project aims to make law enforcement institutions more competent and competitive as part of Ethiopia's "Digital Ethiopia 2030" national strategy.
• Led by the Ethiopian police's head of technology expansion department, Cdr Demissie Yilma, the system allows users to interact with remote officers via computer tablets.
• While hailed as a way to increase access to police services, concerns about digital literacy and exclusion for older or rural populations remain, especially given that only 21% of Ethiopians are connected to the internet.