Ethiopia’s commitment to be the leader of aviation in Africa. Boeing delivers its 900th 777 jet to Ethiopian Airlines “With the delivery of its first 777-200LR, Ethiopian is the first airline in Africa to operate the world’s most technologically advanced and longest-range airplane,” said Ethiopian Airlines CEO Ato Girma Wake. “This further reaffirms our commitment […]

Incident: Ethiopian B763 near Boston on Nov 17th 2010, medical emergency An Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 767-300, registration ET-ALP from Rome Fiumicino (Italy) to Washington Dulles,DC (USA), was enroute at FL360 near Boston when a male passenger (64) became seriously ill. The crew diverted to Boston for a safe landing on runway 22L, the man had […]

The police killed my son. Why can’t they answer my questions?Brook Hailu Beshah, (a former deputy Ethiopian ambassador to the United States.)On the morning of Dec. 10, 2008, I said goodbye to my 19-year-old son, Hailu Brook, and left for work. It was the last time I would see him alive. The pain of what […]

Wegene Ethiopian Foundation (WEF) 10th year Anniversary  2000-2010 The Wegene Ethiopian Foundation (WEF) is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit and non-governmental organization that was founded in 2000. The foundation’s tax exempt ID is 35-2165352. WEF is not affiliated with any political, religious or secular organizations and relies solely on member donations and charitable contributions to […]

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Ethiopia: EU Observer’s Final Report: Ethiopia’s Ruling Party `Heavily Favored’ in Election, (full report) Gebrselassie says long run is over

Gebrselassie to sample first Big Apple Dessert

Terror in taxicabs:Drivers fearful; HPD sure the robbery-slayings are connected(TX) Cab drivers have no form of self-protection, said another taxi operator, Girum Alemu. And the digital video cameras mounted inside the taxis don’t always work, he said. “You don’t know who you’re picking up. You don’t know what kind of person is waiting for you,” […]