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africa’s first Dreamliner

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Inside Boeing’s 787 factory and aboard the maiden flight.

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The Power of Friendship


On the CoverAfrica’s first Boeing 787

Dreamliner rests on the

tarmac in Addis Ababa.

The inaugural celebrations

included a low-level flight

around Mount Kilimanjaro.

24The Call of the RhineA trip down Germany's historic, majestic river.

Features

The passion of pickup football, wherever it may be found. 34

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Africa's Footballing Prize

The Birth of the Dreamliner

For Love of the Game

Inside Pfalzgrafenstein, a boat-shaped castle built during medieval times to collect tolls from passing ships.

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Anticipating the 29th African Cup of Nations.

Inside Boeing's 787 factory.

The Power of Friendship


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5 from the ceo

6 newsEthiopian’s first Boeing 787 Dreamliner takes flight, plus new services to Kuala Lumpur.

Panorama 11 around addisWhere to shop for the capital's best Ethiopian cotton products.

14 commerce + capitalRome's Colosseum gets a facelift and Tanzania gets a chocolate factory.

16 diplomacy + developmentBoosts for Uganda’s entrepreneurs and India’s street children.

18 events + excursionsA collection of fanciful festivals, from Ouagadougou to Hong Kong.

20 hotels + hotspotsA luxurious elephant camp in Botswana, plus a Chinese hotel overlooking a national park.

22 style + substanceA house measuring one square meter and a sneaker collective in Sierra Leone.

Spotlight53 travel toolsFreitag’s recycled products for any weather, anywhere.

54 wordsmithA guide to great writing from Africa.

55 take 5Five Bangkok restaurants to dine for.

56 cuisine The growth of Toronto’s mixology culture.

58 24 hours Rome: It may not have been built in a day, but can it be experienced in one?

60 faces Author Uzodinma Iweala comfortably crosses two countries and two careers.

62 destinationThe mountain and beach vistas of Douala.

64 the artsAn intimate look at the Orchestre Symphonique Kimbaguiste.

Fly Ethiopian67 travel tipsIn-flight exercises to keep you limber, helpful pointers for travel to Ethiopia, and a quick introduction to Amharic.

70 fleet

72 route maps

76 sales agents and offices

Entertainment81 movies, tv, audio

91 puzzles

96 vintageA glimpse into the past.

Sheba

duty-free catalogArguably the best African shopping in the sky — a selection of must-have items at duty-free prices.

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Welcome Aboard

On behalf of everyone at Ethiopian, I am pleased to welcome

you on our flight today and thank you for choosing to fly

with Ethiopian Airlines.

It is indeed a proud and exciting moment at Ethiopian

Airlines, as our continued effort to enhance our valued customers’

comfort and convenience reached a new height with the introduc-

tion of Africa’s first Boeing 787. Our first Dreamliner has successfully

completed its dream tour to almost all online stations in our network.

Our passengers and stakeholders at every station cheerfully

saluted the new Boeing 787 and colorfully celebrated the milestone.

I take this opportunity to thank our customers, airport authorities,

the media, travel agents and other stakeholders for their unreserved

support during the dream tour. We are already operating four Boeing

787s in our service to Washington, D.C., and other African, Middle

Eastern, Asian and European destinations.

We greatly value the encouraging feedback we received from

our passengers who had the opportunity to experience the onboard

services of the Dreamliner with unparalleled levels of comfort. This

will give us further impetus to move forward in our effort to give our

customers a smoother travel experience.

While we are operating one of the continent's youngest fleets,

with an average fleet age of 7-1/2 years, our fleet modernization

project is making it even younger. Six new airplanes joined our fleet

during the month of October alone. This will make a huge difference

in terms of our environmental performance as a company.

We have also introduced product enhancements on our regional

and domestic flights. Based on your valued feedback, and work-

ing with aircraft manufacturer Bombardier, we received the first

of our five exclusively reconfigured Q-400 airplanes in September.

The new Q-400s have a full-fledged business-class service, provid-

ing our premium passengers connecting in Addis with a seamless

travel experience.

As the fastest growing airline in Africa, we are continuing to

expand our network by launching new services to Kuala Lumpur

in Malaysia and increasing flight frequencies on many routes like

Abidjan, Milan, Bangkok, Hong Kong, etc.

On our ground services, we are in the final stage of opening a new,

much larger Cloud-nine lounge at our main hub, Addis Ababa airport.

We look forward to welcoming you aboard one of our flights soon.

Have a pleasant flight!

በኢትዮጵያ አየር መንገድ ለመብረር እንኳን ደህና መጣችሁ

የኢትዮጵያ አየር መንገድን የበረራ ምርጫችሁ ስላደረጋችሁ በጠቅላላው

የአየር መንገዱ ሠራተኞች ስም ልባዊ ምስጋና እያቀረብኩ ከእኛ ጋር ለመብረር

እንኳን ደህና መጣችሁ እላለሁ።

ቦይንግ 787 ድሪምላይነር አውሮኘላን ከመምጣቱ ጋር ተያይዞ የክቡራን ደንበኞቻችን

ምቾትና የበረራ ተስማሚነት በመጨመሩ፤ ለኢትዮጵያ አየር መንገድ ታላቅ የደስታ ወቅት

ነው። አዲሱ ድሪምላይነር አውሮኘላናችን በመጀመሪያው የበረራ ፕሮግራሙ አብዛኛዎቹን

መዳረሻዎቻችንን በሚገባ የሸፈነ ሲሆን በረራ ባደረገባቸዉ ጣቢያዎቻችን በሙሉ የላቀና

የደመቀ አቀባበል ተደርጎለታል::

በዚህ አጋጣሚ ደንበኞቻችንን፤ የኤፖርት ባለስልጣናትን ፤ የዜና አዉታሮችን ፤ የጉዞ

ወኪሎችንና ሌሎችንም ባለድርሻ አካላት “ድሪም ቱር” የተሰኘው የቦይንግ 787 አውሮፕላን

ጉዞ በስኬት እንዲጠናቀቅ ላበረከቱት ከፍተኛ አስተዋጽኦ ከልብ ላመሰግን እወዳለሁ።

ባሁኑ ወቅት አራት ቦይንግ 787 ድሪምላይነር አውሮኘላኖችን በመረከብ ወደ ዋሽንግተን

ዲሲ፤ አፍሪካ፤ መካከለኛው ምስራቅ፤ እስያና አውሮፓ ሀገራት የበረራ አገልሎት እየሰጠን

እንገኛለን።

በአዲሱ አውሮኘላን በመብረር ምቾቱንና ዘመናዊነቱን ያጣጣሙ መንገደኞቻን ለሰጡን

ገንቢ አስተያየት ከልብ እናመሰግናለን። ይህም በያዝነው ጥረት ወደፊት እንድንገፋበትና

ለደንበኞቻችን ጥራቱ የተጠበቀ የአየር ትራንስፖርት አገልግሎት እንድንሰጥ ያበረታታናል።

ባሁኑ ወቅት ያሉን አውሮኘላኖች በአማካይ ሰባት ዓመት ተኩል እድሜ ያላቸው

ዘመናዊ አውሮኘላኖች ናቸው። ከዚህም በተጨማሪ በጀመርነው አዳዲስ አውሮኘላኖችን

የማስገባት እቅድ በአውሮፓውያን ቀመር ኦክቶበር ወር ውስጥ ብቻ ስድስት አውሮኘላኖችን

አስገብተናል። ይህም እንቅስቃሴ እንደድርጅት ለአካባቢያችን ደህንነት ተዋፅኦ ለምናደርገው

ጥረት ከፍተኛ አቅም የሚፈጥር ነው።

በሀገር ውስጥና በተጎራባችም ሀገራት በረራዎቻችን ላይ ማሻሻያዎች አድርገናል። እናንተ

ደንበኞቻችንን በሰጣችሁን አስተያየቶች መሰረት ቦምባዲየር ከተባለ የአውሮፕላን አምራች

ከሆነ ኩባንያ ጋር በጋራ በመስራት በተሻሻለ ሁኔታ የተመረቱ አምስት Q400 የአውሮፕላኖችን

ገዝተናል። ከነዚህም አውሮፕላኖች አንዱ እ.ኤ.አ በመስከረም 28 ቀን 2012 ዓ.ም አዲስ

አበባ ገብቷል። አዳዲሶቹ Q400 አውሮፕላኖች የተሟላ የቢዝነስ ክላስ አገልሎት የሚሰጡ

በመሆኑ በረጅም ርቀት በረራ አዲስ አበባ መጥተው ጉዞአቸዉን ወደ ሀገር ዉስጥና ተጎራባች

ሀገሮች ለሚቀጥሉ መንገደኞች ምቹ የሆነ አገልሎት መስጠት ያስችላሉ።

አየር መንገዱ በአፍሪካ ዉስጥ በፈጣን እድገት ላይ የሚገኝ እንደመሆኑ መጠን የበረራ

አድማሳችንን በማስፋት በቅርቡ ወደ ማሌዥያ ኩዋላላምፑር አዲስ በረራ የጀመረ ከመሆኑም

በተጨማሪ በአቢጃን፣ ሚላን፣ ባንኮክ እንዲሁም ሆንግ ኮንግ እና ሌሎችም መስመሮቻችን ላይ

ተጨማሪ በረራዎች ተደርገዋል ።

በቅርቡ አዲስ በመጠኑ ትልቅ የሆነና የተሻሻለ የክላውድ ናይን ላውንጅ በአዲስ አበባ

ቦሌ አለም አቀፍ ኤርፖርት ውስጥ በመክፈት ለደንበኞቻችን ደረጃውን የጠበቀ አገልሎት

ለመስጠት በዝግጅት ላይ ነን።

የኢትዮጵያ አየር መንገድን አገልግሎት ምርጫችሁ ስላደረጋችሁ እያመሰገንኩ በሌላ

ተመሳሳይ በረራችን ላይ እንደምንገናኝ ተስፋ አደጋለሁ።

መልካም በረራ!

Tewolde GebreMariamChief Executive Officer, Ethiopian Airlines

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Tewolde GebreMariamChief Executive Officer, Ethiopian Airlines

ThE FiRST FLiGhTS OF “AFRiCA FiRST”The first airline outside of Japan to take delivery of the state-of-the-art Boeing 787 Dreamliner,

Ethiopian Airlines brought the plane home to Africa on August 17, 2012. This newest aircraft is

appropriately named “Africa First.”

“This day is very important for Ethiopian Airlines, Ethiopia as a country and Africa as a

continent,” Ethiopian Airlines CEO Mr. Tewolde GebreMariam explained in an interview during

the plane’s maiden flight. “This is our testimony that we are succeeding on a global stage,

competing with the best of the best. And it’s time for Africa.”

The 787’s composite body construction features significantly higher fuel efficiency, as well

as a quieter cabin, larger windows and a lower “cabin altitude” — all of which contribute to a

more comfortable passenger experience over long flights. The plane is the first of 10 ordered for

Ethiopian’s fleet.

The Dreamliner’s initial journey for Ethiopian crossed 10 time zones, beginning by flying

over Washington State’s Mount Rainier, touching down in Washington, D.C., and finally landing

in Addis Ababa.

The next day, the plane flew

an invited group of guests for

a series of close-up passes over

Kilimanjaro, with passengers

filling the 787’s large windows with cameras

and smart phones to record the scene.

“It was wonderful, particularly Kilimanjaro,”

said Ambachew Abraha, a passenger on the

commemorative flight. “It was the first time

I’ve seen it from the top and at a very close

range. I’ve flown many different types of

airplanes during my 42 years of flying, but this

one is marvelous. It’s unbelievable.”

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Ethiopian Airlines CEO Tewolde GebreMariam (above) speaks to a reporter aboard the airline’s first Boeing 787, named “Africa First” (left).

Ethiopian Airlines Vice President of Flight Operations

Desta Zeru (above) piloted the airline’s

first Dreamliner flight, from Washington,

D.C., to Addis Ababa.

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EnviROnMEnTAL CARE

ethiopian takes seriously the challenge of global warming that mankind is facing in this century. This global threat has emerged from different man-made causes, including the emission of carbon dioxide and used chemicals, deforestation, burning fossil fuels and so on.

Ethiopian uses different chemicals for cleaning and plating aircraft and engine parts. These used chemicals have toxic contaminants that need to be detoxified before disposal into the environment. So, since 1994, Ethiopian has been treating waste chemicals before disposing of them, in order to prevent substantial hazards to human health and the environment.

In automated form, these used chemicals are differentiated and then deposited into one of six waste-chemical collection stations. Those chemicals containing cyanide, for example, go through a two-stage treatment to ensure complete cyanide detoxification. Water used in the treatment process is then transferred to neutralization tanks to adjust the pH. Finally, the water passes through a deionizer to get highly purified water that only then enters the sewage system.

In short, Ethiopian Airlines is doing all it can to ensure a cleaner environment.

Ethiopian Airlines, the fastest-

growing airline in Africa, com-

menced scheduled thrice-weekly

flights to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia,

on October 31, 2012, via Bangkok.

Kuala Lumpur, the undisputed hub of Malaysia, is dubbed the Garden City of

Lights. It is renowned for its numerous tourist attractions, including the Batu

Caves, Kuala Lumpur Tower, the Bukit Nanas Forest Reserve and historic Malacca.

Kuala Lumpur is also the economic and financial heart of Malaysia, one of the most

dynamic economies in Southeast Asia.

“Ethiopian is pleased to be the first East African carrier to fly to Kuala Lumpur,”

said Ethiopian Airlines CEO Mr. Tewolde GebreMariam, “connecting Africa to the Asia

region and in turn strengthening the tourism and trade ties between the peoples of

Africa and Asia.”

As part of its launch package, Ethiopian has implemented a promotional fare on its

Addis Ababa-Kuala Lumpur route.

Kuala Lumpur is Ethiopian’s 70th international destination and 18th in the Middle

East and Asia.

WELCOMinG ThE GARDEn CiTy OF LiGhTS: KuALA LuMPuR

› Ethiopian is proud to be a member of the star alliance — the leading global airline network offering customers convenient worldwide reach and a smoother travel experience. The Star Alliance network offers more than 21,555 daily flights to 1,396 airports in 193 countries.

› True to its motto of “leading the way past, present and future,” Ethiopian Airlines reached yet another milestone for the African aviation industry when it received its first b777 freighter aircraft in September. Ethiopian, the largest cargo carrier in Africa, is the continent’s first to operate this ultra-modern freighter.

› With its acquisition of and firm orders for several new modern fleet, Ethiopian Airlines is well positioned to aggressively pursue implementation of its 2025 strategic plan to become the leading aviation group in africa.

› ethiopian aviation academy (certified by the U.S. Federal Aviation Agency and the European Aviation Safety Agency) recently graduated 12 pilots, 125 aviation maintenance technicians and 60 cabin crew, adding 197 professionals to the airline’s fast-growing workforce.

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doerthe hagenguth is a German international freelance photographer. While studying economy and geography, she worked as a coach in a children’s circus, as a travel guide and as a flight attendant. After studying photojournalism at MAZ, the Swiss School of Journalism in Lucerne, she worked for several months as a photojournalist for Nicaragua’s national newspaper La Prensa. She currently works for all major magazines in Germany. See “The Call of the Rhine” on p. 24.Rooted in: Hamburg, GermanyMost unusual overnight stay while traveling: A night in a valley of the Ukrainian Carpathian Mountains. “It was really hard to sleep because I had never seen such a beautiful starry sky. I wished I could sleep with open eyes.”

zahrah nesbitt-ahmed is a Nigerian-Kittitian blogger who writes about African literature and book culture. She started the website bookshybooks.blogspot.com in 2011 to celebrate, recognize and promote contemporary and classic African literature. When she’s not blogging, she’s working toward a Ph.D. in urban and development studies. Read her overview of the Caine Prize for African Writing on p. 54.Rooted in: LondonMost unusual overnight stay while traveling: Cappadocia, Turkey, in a cave converted into a hotel with views of fairy chimneys surrounding the village.

gwendolyn oxenham is the author of Finding the Game, a sports and travel memoir about her experience searching for pickup football around the world, playing with anyone from 70-year-olds in Brazil to women who play while wearing hijab in Iran. Her adventure also became the basis for the documentary Pelada. See “For Love of the Game” on p. 34.Rooted in: Dana Point, Calif. (USA)Most unusual overnight stay while traveling: While researching pickup football: “In Szentbekkalla, Hungary, we slept in a loft used for drying lavender and almonds, the nuts spread out along the wood near our heads. In Yazd, Iran, we slept in a centuries-old palace with arched doorways, mosaic tilings and a stunning garden courtyard.”

elliot ross is a Scottish freelance writer who writes about literature, culture, politics and sports. His work has appeared in The Guardian, Guernica, Foreign Policy and the late Nigerian paper 234Next. He blogs regularly for the well-known African affairs website Africa is a Country. See his story, “Africa’s Footballing Prize,” on p. 38.Rooted in: Brooklyn, N.Y., and Oban, ScotlandMost unusual overnight stay while traveling: A theological seminary in no-man's land between Zambia and Malawi, where the German priests made their own salami on-site.

bill sundstrom has traveled the globe in pursuit of stories, visiting some 70 countries along the way. Whether talking to a villager high in the Andes or a banker in London, he gets at the heart of the story and brings distant places and people to life. Read about his trip along Germany’s famed river in “The Call of the Rhine,” p. 24.Rooted in: Kandern, GermanyMost unusual overnight stay while traveling: A hammock strung between two pillars of a bombed-out church in Perqun, El Salvador — headquarters of the FMLN guerrilla forces.


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panoramaaround addis 11 | commerce + capital 14 | diplomacy + development 16 | events + excursions 18 | hotels + hotspots 20 | style + substance 22

COmpilEd by hOpE vOElkEl

Y efikir Design is the outpost of Fikirte Addis, an award-winning young fashion designer

who creates modern interpretations of various traditional Ethiopian dress styles. Fikirte designs custom evening wear and bridal gowns, as well as a line of avant-garde apparel. phone: +251-11-8601052

FOR MORE OF OUR PICKS, TURN TO PAGE 12.

yEFiKiR DESiGn

Around Addis

From the thin layers of the

gauze-like shemma shawls

to the thick insulation of

gabbi blankets, handwoven

cotton is truly the fabric

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cotton products. Here are

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Around Addis

shemma design

located near bole Medanealem Church, Shemma Design is known for its wide selection of brightly colored scarves and shawls made from hand-spun cotton and dyed with natural dye. phone: +251-91-7803423

sabahar

behind salem nursing College in Mekanisa, Sabahar produces handwoven scarves and home goods, including pillows, table runners, placemats and napkins. Using a unique blend of organic cotton and Ethiopian silk, Sabahar’s products are distributed in more than 10 different countries. phone: +251-11-3215112

shiro meda market

on entoto road in Gulele, the Shiro Meda is home to Addis Ababa’s largest market dedicated to traditional textiles. Housing dozens of small shops, the market and its merchants sell both cloth and the traditional dress styles of many of Ethiopia’s various ethnic groups. Visitors should be prepared to explore and bargain.

Abba’s Clothes and Home Effects, located in the Summit

area, is the shop and atelier of architect and designer

Bethlehem Makonnen. Primarily featuring cotton women’s apparel

with a contemporary twist, Abba’s also makes clothing for men and

children, with designs ranging from casual to formal. The shop offers a

custom design service in addition to ready-made products, and a line of

home accessories is also in the works. phone: +251-91-1213933

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east africa will soon be home to its very first chocolate factory. Nuechatel, a Swiss chocolatier that creates bars as well as fruit-dipped-in-chocolate combinations, confirmed plans to open in the Export Processing Zone of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Tanzanians can celebrate not only discounted chocolate and special deals for locals, but also new job opportunities.

Because Italy prefers to have only one famous leaning landmark, crews will work

for the next two and a half years to clean and restore cracks on Rome’s 2,000-year-

old Colosseum, as well as monitor the slant on the structure’s south side. A new

visitor center will also be added — all at a cost of US$31 million (£20 million) to luxury shoemaker Tod’s,

which stepped up to foot the bill. The famous amphitheater will remain open during repairs.

tanzania and the chocolate factory

a wildly successful Kickstarter campaign launched Dubai-based startup Infinitec into production for its Pocket TV, a handheld microcomputer that turns any TV into a smart TV (think of it as a mega-sized tablet). Their original goal was US$100,000, but by the time fundraising ended, they had raised more than US$501,000. Backers on Kickstarter (an online funding platform) will all receive Pocket TVs this fall. selamta.co/pockettv

making tvs smarter

FACELiFT FOR ThE FAMOuS

Commerce + Capital

when the apple iPad launched in 2010, Nigerian Saheed Adepoju had just lost his job. He took his newfound freedom — along with the iPad’s inspiration, plus money bor-rowed from family and friends — and created the Inye, a tablet computer designed with the African market in mind. The price is particularly appealing: US$350 compared to the iPad’s starting price of US$499. The 8-inch Inye — part laptop, part mobile phone — runs on the Google Android operating system.

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banking for a boost

The children’s development Khazana of India is not your normal bank. Clientele span the ages of 9 to 17 and most do not have homes. This unique bank, run by and for India’s street children, sets up branches in shelters where meals, sleep-ing mats and schooling are also provided. The children serve as bank managers and are responsible for collecting money and keeping the books. At the end of each day, a staff member deposits the money in a national bank, where it is safe. Children earn both interest and a chance out of poverty.

A new reality show is leaving a mark in rural

Kenya. “Shamba Shape-Up” takes the best of

reality TV and combines it with vital agricultural

information (shamba means “small farm” in

Swahili). ¶ The first series, broadcast in English and Swahili, garnered

an audience of 4 million. Viewers are entertained by celebrity hosts

Naomi Kamau and Tonny Njuguna while experts discuss agricultural

issues like solar energy, soil fertility, financing and disease prevention.

These experts then provide real-life solutions for the Kenyan farmers

featured in the program — solutions from which everyone can learn.

FARMinGREALiTy

LAunChinG uGAnDA’S EnTREPREnEuRS Kampala’s entrepreneurs can now find

workspace — and community — at Mara

Launchpad, an office center providing

affordable space for small and growing

businesses. With a central location plus

access to wifi and a conference room, Mara

Launchpad offers members a chance to

host potential clients in a professional

setting or to simply spend a few hours

getting work done, distraction-free. Better

yet, they can mix, mingle and learn from

each other as they share a common space.

Learn more at selamta.co/mara.

treating tuberculosis

with more than 1 million peo-ple dying from tuberculosis each year, the disease poses no small threat in develop-ing countries. Treatment can be complicated, sometimes involving daily drugs for six months or, for more resistant strains, up to two years of therapy.

Recent studies, however, reveal a promising new thera-py. Early trials at Stellenbosch University in South Africa report that a combination of three drugs in one study killed more than 99 percent of the bacteria after two weeks. It appeared to work on the drug resistant strain too. Research-ers are in the process of further testing.

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Ranger is available with a new 2.5-liter petrol engine or a choice of new

2.2- and 3.2-liter diesel engines. Each of these high-tech units combines

power and efficiency with fantastic range. For example, the 2.2-litre,

110 kW diesel engine puts up to 375 N•m of torque at your disposal for

excellent flexibility when you are on the move.

Depending on which model and engine you prefer, Ranger’s new engines

come with either a 5- or 6-speed manual transmission, or a smooth

6-speed automatic which features a manual sequential-shift capability.

Supplied by Ries Engineering Your FORD Dealer in Ethiopia

Come and visit us for all your vehicle & after sales needs, Ries Engineering Share Company Debrezeit road or at our showroom in front of Nyala Motors, P.O. Box 1116, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Tel: +251-11-4403506/+251-11-8-400617, Fax: +251-11-4420667, E-mail: [email protected], Website: www.riesethiopia.com

Ranger is available with a new 2.5-liter petrol engine or a choice of new

2.2- and 3.2-liter diesel engines. Each of these high-tech units combines

power and efficiency with fantastic range. For example, the 2.2-litre,

110 kW diesel engine puts up to 375 N•m of torque at your disposal for

excellent flexibility when you are on the move.

Depending on which model and engine you prefer, Ranger’s new engines

come with either a 5- or 6-speed manual transmission, or a smooth

6-speed automatic which features a manual sequential-shift capability.

Supplied by Ries Engineering Your FORD Dealer in Ethiopia

Come and visit us for all your vehicle & after sales needs, Ries Engineering Share Company Debrezeit road or at our showroom in front of Nyala Motors, P.O. Box 1116, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Tel: +251-11-4403506/+251-11-8-400617, Fax: +251-11-4420667, E-mail: [email protected], Website: www.riesethiopia.com


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The Paris Opera Ballet, Yo-Yo Ma and the Bolshoi

Theater have all been past performers at the Hong Kong

Arts Festival. Taking place at more than a dozen venues in

the city, the annual festival brings music, theater, dance

and more to audiences of more than 150,000.

This year you can look forward to greats like jazz singer

Yasmin Levy, the American Ballet and the China National

Peking Opera Company, among many, many more.

for more information: selamta.co/hongkongarts.

hOnG KOnG ARTS FESTivAL hong kong, china

CAMEL FESTivAL Bikaner, india

Events + Excursionspanorama

at the bikaner Camel Festival, you’ll see the four-legged ships of the desert like you’ve never seen them before. In addition to experiencing festive races, colorful parades and local music, you’ll find elaborately decorated camels, some with intricate “tattoos” (shaved-hair designs) that are years in the making. You may even catch some camels dancing.

for more about the festival, visit selamta.co/camelfestival.

PAn-AFRiCAn FiLM FESTivAL OF OuAGADOuGOuouagadougou, Burkina faso

Burkina Faso’s capital city is already hip and

lively, but Ouagadougou will become even more

so on February 23, as film connoisseurs come

from all over Africa and the world to attend the

annual Pan-African Film Festival. This year’s

theme is “African Cinema & Public Policy in

Africa.” Participants view films and take part in

master classes, roundtables and symposiums.

visit selamta.co/panafricanfilm for more details.

january 2013

february 21–march 22, 2013 february 23–march 2, 2013

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hotels + hot Spotspanorama

hangzhou, china: XiXuan spa hotel

The xixuan spa Hotel in Hangzhou presents a calm, modern aesthetic inside while overlooking an equally calm outside — the XiXi National Wetland Park. All 68 rooms and suites have a view of the park. From the floor-to-ceiling glass windows in each bedroom and the organic gourmet Chinese restaurant and wine bar, to the 16-room spa offering the latest in wellness treatments, a stay at the Xixuan is like taking a deep, cleansing breath. for more details, visit selamta.co/xixuan.

If it wasn’t enough to visit a national park near a

river attracting scores of wild animals, now you

can see all that before leaving the cozy comfort of

your luxury tent. Yes, a tent. The raised-platform

tented residences at Botswana’s Savute Elephant

Camp have newly installed sliding glass doors.

Add those to the private bathrooms, oversized beds, air conditioning and

private viewing decks, and you’ve got an experience to remember in an

environment you will never forget. visit selamta.co/savute for more information.

ROME, iTALy: hOTEL EXEDRAYou can’t get much closer to Michelangelo than a stay in the Boscolo Hotel Exedra (unless,

of course, you were able to stay in the Sistine Chapel). Built over the remains of third-century

baths near Basilica Santa Maria deli Angeli (which the artist designed), the hotel is situated

on the Piazza della Repubblica and offers a different view of the city from each room. Because

the hotel also boasts central Rome’s first rooftop pool, it’s the perfect spot for taking a swim,

taking a drink and then taking in the city. to get started, visit selamta.co/exedra.

BOTSWAnA: SAvuTE ELEPhAnT CAMP

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nairoBi, kenya: sankara

if sankara's spacious rooms, rooftop pool and five-star service weren’t enough, the hotel recently opened Nairobi’s first rooftop champagne bar. There, guests can check out the champagne menu using iPads that filter choices by preference for region, color or grape. With 30 types to try and a stunning view of the city, you might find yourself lingering for a while. check out selamta.co/sankara for more of the bubbly details.

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Style + Substancepanorama

hOuSE On WhEELSThe smallest house in the world belongs to Berlin-based architect Van Bo Le-Mentzel. Mea-

suring one square meter, the house serves as both a place to sit and, when flipped sideways,

to sleep. After spending many years of his life as a refugee, Le-Mentzel was fascinated with

the connection between quality of life and numbers. Using everyday materials, he built the

“One-Sqm-House,” which can be used indoors or out and taken with you just about anywhere. DA

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SnEAKER COLLECTivEThe lion base crew is made up of 20 young men who originally met and bonded in the slums of Freetown, Sierra Leone. Now, their creative designs grace limited-edition sneakers known as DCAC Batiks, sold exclusively at Colette, a boutique in Paris. The Crew is part of Folorunsho, a social initiative that organizes collaborations with hopes of resulting in greater good. The urban brand K1X partnered with the Lion Base Crew to create the DCAC Batik brand. Buy the shoes from Colette: selamta.co/colette.

TOWn OF RunnERSbekoji, ethiopia, is well-known for producing top-notch distance runners — including Tirunesh Dibaba, who defended her 10,000-meter title with a third career gold in London. In the documentary Town of Runners, award-winning filmmaker Jerry Rothwell keeps pace with young Haawii and Alemi as they train and dream of someday representing their country in the Olympics. You can support training programs in Bekoji by ordering a DVD at selamta.co/townofrunners.

ORiGAMi ARTstreets in hong kong became a little more colorful after a summer visit from French paper artist Mademoiselle Maurice. The artist brought her style of urban origami to the city, installing designs on bricks, concrete and weathered cinderblocks.

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by b ill SundStrom • p hotoS by dÖ erthe hagengu th

A t r ip down GermAny’s h istoric , mAjest ic r iver .

The view over the Rhine River from Burg Stahleck, a castle near the medieval town of Bacharach (left).


IIt’s been said that long ago, a beautiful maiden sat

atop the Loreley cliffs overlooking the Rhine River.

Her blue eyes gazed down at the fishermen and

mariners sailing by, and her long blond hair blew

in the wind as she called to the men below. They

looked up, transfixed. But in so doing, they took

their eyes off the treacherous river, and their boats

were dashed to pieces on the rocks below.


“You come to a gasthaus

as a guest, and you

leave as a friend.” ~ H E R R J OST ~

So goes the legend of the Loreley. Today, no

maiden sits up there; instead, the Rhine itself

calls out, beckoning wanderers. Father Rhine, as

the river is sometimes called, starts in the Swiss

Alps and flows 1,233 kilometers (766 miles)

north to the North Sea, passing cliff and castle,

farm and factory. Some 68,000 ships a year pass

the Loreley cliffs, making this one of the most

heavily traveled rivers in the world.

The Rhine has flowed through European

history for more than 2,000 years. At first it

marked the northern boundary of the Roman

Empire. Then, during the 12th and 13th centu-

ries, powerful lords built fortresses and castles

to crown the cliffs. Some of these lords found

they could get rich by illegally taxing the river traffic, and they

became known as “robber barons.”

In the 1800s, the Romantic artists discovered the wild beauty

of the Middle Rhine gorge, and before long, a million people a

year were visiting.

So strong is the call of the Rhine that in

2002, UNESCO designated the Upper Middle

Rhine Valley (67 kilometers long) a World

Heritage Site. Running from Rüdisheim to

Koblenz and twisting around the 125-meter-

high Loreley cliff, this part of the Rhine is the

loveliest and most romantic part of the river.

One good way to explore the Middle Rhine

Valley is via boat. You can board a boat in

Rüdisheim — less than an hour by car from

Frankfurt — and journey downriver, stopping

at fairy-tale hamlets and feasting on local fare.

Several boat companies offer cruises, and

an inexpensive ticket allows you to get on and

off whenever the mood strikes. (See “Ways to

Explore the Rhine” on p. 33 for other cruise options.)

And the mood can strike often. The Middle Rhine has one

of the densest concentrations of castles in Germany — some 40

in all, with one every 1.5 kilometers or so. Most are picturesque

ruins, destroyed when gunpowder and cannon put an end to


the castle age. But not all. The Marksburg

in Boppard retains its original splendor, and

others have been restored. The mighty Burg

Stahleck has been converted into a hostel.

Graceful churches also adorn every village

— the foundations of the earliest go back to the

fifth century.

Popular tourist destinations along the

Middle Rhine include the towns of Bacharach,

known for wine since the days of the Romans,

and St. Goar, with its mighty fortress/castle

dominating the skyline. It’s even possible to

do both in a short trip, as I did recently with

my wife — spending a night in Bacharach and

exploring the castle the next day.

In tune with the river

The Rhine shapes the lives of those who live and work along its

banks, calling them in ways the visitor seldom sees. “The river is

moody,” says Captain Peter Gräf, skipper of the MS Asbach of the

KD fleet. Captain Gräf has been sailing the river

for more than 40 years. Even during school

holidays as a boy, he would try to catch rides on

freighters passing by.

“Every river has its ways,” he says. “It can be

foggy or windy, high water or low water. When

the water is high, the curves feel different.”

Captain Gräf especially likes the quietness

of the early morning, when the rising sun

dances off the water. But on this particular day

the river feels flighty. Clouds scud by, threat-

ening rain, and then melt into a blue sky. A

small ruined castle perches on a hill amid the

patchwork quilt of vineyards — now in shadow,

now in sun.

A bit farther downriver, Burg Reichenstein stands guard

high atop the western cliff, as it has done since the 11th century.

Today, guests can tour the castle and even spend a night inside,

as the former robber-baron stronghold has been turned into an

elegant hotel.

Chef Andreas Stüber prepares salmon at

his restaurant in Bacharach (above).

The name of the town comes from

Bacchus, the god of wine responsible for the town’s vineyards

(opposite page).


Exploring the river’s banks

The Asbach soon pulls up at the docks of medi-

eval Bacharach. Half-timbered houses crowding

narrow streets take you back in time, such that

you almost expect a minstrel to come strolling

around the corner.

Bacharach was once much larger than its

current population of about 2,000. Back in the

1300s, the town served as a thriving commercial

hub. Wine and grain came downriver in small

boats able to navigate the rocky rapids above

town and then were transferred onto bigger

boats at Bacharach.

But with the invention of gunpowder and

dynamite, the rapids were cleared and river

commerce was no longer focused on the town. Now, Bacharach

enjoys a peaceful existence amid vineyards and visitors.

Up the hill and through the gate in the ancient town wall

stands the Gasthaus zur Traube, an inn owned by Hans-Jürgen

Jost, 62, and his family. A gasthaus is a central feature of every

German village or town: Simpler than a hotel,

nicer than a hostel, it features a hearty break-

fast and a homey atmosphere.

As Herr Jost puts it, “You come to a gasthaus

as a guest, and you leave as a friend.”

In addition to the gasthaus, Herr Jost and

his family have owned vineyards in Bacharach

for 350 years. The area is particularly well-suited

for wine production, he explains. South-facing

slopes soak up the sun while slate in the ground

holds warmth long into the night. Steep hill-

sides give every grape maximum sun. The

grapes must be harvested by hand and, in Herr

Jost’s vineyard, tourists are welcome to help

with the harvest.

Down closer to the river, Andreas Stüber, 46, is a sixth-

generation chef whose family opened the Rhein Hotel in 1874.

“The river has a rhythm,” he explains. “People come for two or

three weeks and just sit and watch it go by.”

A hot summer day will find Chef Stüber himself jumping in

“The [Rhine]

is moody. Every

river has its ways.”

~ P E T E R G R ä F ~C A P TA I N


the water during the afternoon break, swim-

ming downstream awhile, and then heading

back to work refreshed and ready for the eve-

ning crowd.

The Rhine hasn’t always been so clean. In the

1970s pollution increased so much that the salm-

on, trout and eels disappeared, and the commer-

cial fisherman disappeared as well. But the ’90s

brought much-needed environmental controls.

As Chef Stüber lays out an artistic sauer-

braten (meat marinated in vinegar and spices,

then roasted) of wild boar with pretzel-dough

dumplings, a cool breeze ruffles the flowers

on the slate tabletop. A freight train rumbles

by, reminding you that the Rhine Valley is not

just about romance and beauty but is also a working valley and a

major European artery of commerce.

Downriver to St. Goar

The next morning, sunlight streams in the gasthaus window at

5:30 a.m. Birds chirp in the firs outside and a

brook chuckles below — an idyllic retreat.

Today’s goal is to explore the castle ruins

in St. Goar, but along the way a little island

castle calls us over. It’s Pfalzgrafenstein, a boat-

shaped building built in medieval times to

collect tolls from passing ships. So we disem-

bark at the village of Kaub to take a small ferry

to Pfalz Island. Stepping off the boat, we smell

bratwurst in the breeze and hear a brass band

tuning up.

Today, it turns out, is an annual festival,

where the road on both sides of the Rhine is

closed from Rüdisheim to Koblenz and is devot-

ed to bicyclers and in-line skaters. A fountain

bubbles in the sun while the street fills with cycles and skates,

balloons and bratwurst stands. It’s enticing, to say the least, but

we have a ferry to catch.

The ferry skipper, Heinz Erlenbach, 73, comes from a family

of boatmen going back eight or nine generations. For Captain

Mika Takahashi, a tourist from Tokyo,

arrives in Oberwesel, where a band plays music on the river’s bank (above, right). Captain Peter Gräf

(above, left) has known the river since childhood.


Erlenbach, the river’s call is more pragmatic

than lyrical. When he looks out at the Rhine,

he sees the heavy flow of cargo, producing jobs

and bringing coal and oil to heat the continent.

“Without the river,” he points out, “I would live

very poorly.”

After the island, we catch the next cruise

ship to St. Goar. This ship turns out to be

the Boppard, filled with tourists like Mika

Takahashi, who works for the Japanese Air

Force near Tokyo. This is her third time in the

Rhine Valley.

Tourists come from all over the world —

about 20 million people visit the Middle Rhine

Valley each year, according to the Romantic

Rhine Tourist Board. Some 900,000 of those spend a night or

more. They range from singles like Takahashi to families on

holiday to flight crews with a day off in Frankfurt.

Soon we arrive in St. Goar, with its broad cobblestone main

street and shops selling everything from cuckoo clocks to beer

steins to Birkenstock sandals. Our destination,

Burg Rheinfels, perches high atop a cliff. The

climb is steep but rewarding: Upon reaching

the top we find a dining terrace with a stun-

ning view of the river.

Burg Rheinfels was once the greatest for-

tress on the river; it never fell to siege. Instead,

it was handed over to French Revolutionary

forces in 1794, who subsequently blew it up.

Today it has extensive and fascinating ruins,

with mysterious underground tunnels.

Later, as the boat steams back upriver to

Rüdisheim, a curtain of rain and mist obscures

the water and the land. The mood has changed

again. Passing cargo ships fade into the mist,

giving the call of Father Rhine a more haunting quality, making

the legend of the Loreley almost believable.

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Heinz Erlenbach leads the ferry to Pfalzgrafenstein;

vintner Hans-Jürgen Jost (above, left) owns

a vineyard, winery, restaurant

and guesthouse, where a meal might

include a typical waffle with cherries.


The Rhine can be enjoyed through many types of cruises and outings. Here are just a few to whet your appetite.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7Take the boat from Rüdisheim in the south or Koblenz

in the north. Travel as far as you want, stopping along the

way to explore interesting sights.

Then, to save time, take a train back to your starting

point.

Dinner cruises with live bands

allow you to dance the night away as the lights of

shore slip by. Often these cruises include a meal

and conclude with fireworks over the

Loreley cliffs.

Consider a week-long cruise,

starting at Basel, Switzerland, and

cruising downriver. A longer cruise

allows you to enjoy the little luxuries

on board, such as hot tubs and fine dining, and frequent stops

allow you to better explore the

villages and sights of Germany.

Even a half-day layover at

Frankfurt’s airport permits you to board a train to

Rüdisheim, where a short cruise to

Trechtingshausen takes you to Burg Reichenstein, with its lovely restored

interior. If time allows, stay a bit

longer for the “Knight’s Meal.”

Another short hop from Rüdisheim

takes you to Assmannshausen,

where you can take a chairlift up

to the hunting lodge

Hotel Jagdschloss Niederwald and then walk back down past the

Niederwald Monument.

If you have the good fortune to be in Germany

around New Year’s Eve, a Rhine cruise

provides a not-to-be-missed

opportunity to see fireworks — not

only the dazzling display over the Loreley, but also

the myriads of sky rockets shot off in front of every German house.

Those who enjoy hiking or cycling

can enjoy the many trails along

the bluffs. Bicycles can be rented in

most towns.

Ways to Explore the Rhine


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fluid plAy. this is the shoW, the grAnd stAge.

but the footbAll plAyed on tV screens Across

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mediA hype, there’s Another side of the gAme.

All oVer the World, When the WorkdAy is oVer

And the sun is soft, people shoW up At the field.

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bAck Alley or A hAllWAy or A pArking lot, Any-

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in Cairo, Egypt, you can find players

scrabbling in the dust in front of

the pyramids. At an asphalt court

in Paris, France, you can stand in

one goal and see the Eiffel Tower

through the posts of the other.

And in Cape Town, South Africa,

the men who constructed the sta-

dium that would host the continent’s

first World Cup played on their lunch

break, using their helmets as goals.

Travel anywhere in the world — the

Amazon, a tiny island in the Pacific,

the dead center of a metropolis — and

chances are good that you’ll find a flock

of people chasing a ball.

So what is it about the game that

holds us in thrall? I spent three years

trying to find out, traveling to 25 coun-

tries and experiencing all varieties of

informal football.

Everywhere, there is an element of

communion — a physical interaction,

often without words, that can feel more

honest and open than any other part of

the day. This occurs whether the game

is a small, casual experience or a big

public affair.

In Mafi Sasekpe, a village of straw-

thatched homes in the Volta region of

Ghana, the two neighboring villages

travel to a field beside the abandoned

elementary school for the monthly

championship. Women wave batik-print-

ed sarongs, kids shoo away roosters and

teenagers sell candy along the sidelines.

In Szentbekkalla, Hungary, the tradi-

tion is the same: Three villages meet at

the field, having played together weekly

for the past 30 years. So often, the field

is the heart of a community.

In Mathare Valley, a large slum out-

side Nairobi, kids race across a bumpy

orange clay space known as Austin’s

Field. The area used to be a garbage

dump until a man named Austin

orchestrated the cleanup. “The kids

needed somewhere to go,” Austin says.

“They needed something to love.”

On weekends, the adults take to

the same field, each player putting in

20 shillings for an all-day tournament,

where the winning team takes home

the prize. Hundreds throng around the

sidelines.

While Drogba and Eto’o and the

other continental stars make millions,

here, on a converted garbage dump, the

prize is a plastic bag of coins.

Football also carries significant

personal meaning — as different from

person to person as the game’s geo-

graphic expressions.

For the young, football is a chance.

In Niterói, Brazil, we met a 14-year-old

girl with so much energy and style that

the neighborhood boys nicknamed her

“Ronaldinha,” after the Brazilian two-

time FIFA World Player of the Year,

Ronaldinho. (“She plays like him and she

looks like him,” her brother explained.

“She’s only missing the big teeth.”)

“Football,” the teenage girl says, “will

give me a future.”

For others, football is pride. “Every-

body thinks you’re just another drunk-

ard,” says James, a man who often gives

up a day’s wages brewing moonshine

in order to join a game at Austin’s Field.

“But then when you get to the field, peo-

ple are saying, ‘Oh, that person can play.’”

Football is identity, football is free-

dom, football is escape. In San Pedro

Prison in La Paz, Bolivia, the inmates

play to forget, to lose track of the hours.

“Here we have nothing,” an inmate con-

fided. “Our life is to play.”

And in Tokyo, Japan, businessmen

who work 12-hour days end their day

by playing on the top of a skyscraper,

a pocket of quiet where the rush of the

city is but a distant blur below. “I work

from 9 to 9 — this is the only time I’ve

got,” one man says. “This is my relief.”

Maybe these layers of meaning boil

down to only one. In London, when I

asked an Iraqi immigrant who spends

all day working in construction how

he can find energy to come to the

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For players the world over, from Nairobi, Kenya (bottom left), to Churubamba, Peru (below), games of pickup football foster everything from community and pride to freedom and relief.


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by elliot rossSeydou Keita (Mali), Emmanuel Mayuka (Zambia) and Didier

Drogba (Côte d'Ivoire) will be among the

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M aputo’s body painters must have taken great

care with their work. Mozambique had just

scored in its Africa Cup of Nations qualifier

against Tanzania. When the man sitting two rows in

front of me turned around to high-five someone, I saw

for the first time that every inch from his waist upward

was neatly painted in the red, green, black, yellow and

white stripes of the Mozambican flag. Then, plumb cen-

ter across his chest, someone had painstakingly copied

the emblem that adorns all national insignia — a rifle

crossed with a hoe in front of an open book.

We were standing high up in the stands of the

brand-new national stadium on the outskirts of the city,

and Jerry Sitoe had just sauntered onto the end of a fine

cross and calmly sent the ball into the back of the Tan-

zanian net with a single touch. The game restarted, but

the jubilant man in the paint, and thousands like him

around the stadium, kept on dancing and blasting tri-

umphantly on their vuvuzelas for 10 minutes or more.

There would be a long and tense afternoon of foot-

ball ahead, but the crowd knew that the Mambas — their

Mambas — had just given the country a chance of play-

ing for Africa’s greatest footballing prize at next year’s

Africa Cup of Nations.*

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finta finta. He says the skills he learned in those tough

contests on Maputo’s pavements, roads and empty lots

helped him when he found himself taking on the best

in Africa.

“Those street games are very competitive, very dif-

ficult,” he recalls. “It was bare feet, and our soccer balls

were made out of all kinds of things: old socks, plastic

bags, whatever we had. We just had that willingness to

play. We’d really fallen in love with the game.”

Tico-Tico is not alone. As a 2006 FIFA survey of

registered footballers revealed, at least 46 million other

Africans have also fallen in love with the sport. And for

more than half a century, AFCON has given those play-

ers, and many millions more, the chance to dream of

becoming the best in Africa.

From the very beginning, the competition has been

tightly interwoven into the fabric of the African conti-

nent. The very first AFCON was organized to mark the

1957 launch of the Confederation of African Football,

making Africa’s continental prize three years older than

its European equivalent.

And the competition has always been about more

than “just” football. One of CAF’s founding fathers, the

influential and charismatic Ethiopian Yidnekatchew

Tessema, gave a stirring speech in 1974 in which he laid

out a vision of football as a force to unite the continent.

“I’m issuing a call to our general assembly that it

affirm that Africa is one and indivisible, that we work

towards the unity of Africa together,” Tessema told his

Cairo audience. “That we condemn superstition, tribal-

ism, all forms of discrimination within our football and

in all domains of life. We do not accept the division of

Africa into Francophone, Anglophone and Arabophone.

Arabs from North Africa and Zulus from South Africa,

“it’s hArd when you know thAt the whole continent is wAtchinG you. iF you’re

not stronG enouGh you’ll just collApse, becAuse

there’s so much pressure.”

—tico-tico bucuAne, retired mozambican Striker

In January, 15 nations will join host South Africa for

the 29th AFCON. New pages will be written in what

is already a wonderfully rich history, and millions of

fans across the continent will once again be enthralled

by the race to be crowned champions of Africa. Egypt,

seven-time winners (they competed and won as the

United Arab Republic in 1959) and Africa’s dominant

force over the past decade, crashed out in qualifying at

the hands of Central African Republic. So once again, the

tournament promises to be one of the most open and

exciting international football competitions.

The usual powerhouses are expected to go far. Noth-

ing short of a place in the final will satisfy supporters

of teams like Ivory Coast, four-time victors Ghana and

defending champions Zambia. But as ever, fans of less-

illustrious footballing nations are also dreaming big.

“It will not be acceptable for Mozambicans to watch

[the AFCON] without the Mambas being there,” says

Roberto Dimande.

I met Dimande, a life-long fan of the Mozambican

selecção (“national team”), before the qualifier against

Tanzania. He was beaming with excitement, leaning out

the window of a battered minibus packed with 25 other

Mambas fans dressed head to toe in red, with two cool-

ers chock full of ice-cold lager. A bright green vuvuzela

had been taped to each wing mirror and Dimande had

carefully coiled a large black plastic snake around his

baseball cap. As we talked, the snake’s wide-open jaws

hovered menacingly around my eyes.

“Africa is a continent that’s traveling in different

ways,” Roberto says, “but this is a dream that all nations

on the continent share. In terms of soccer, Africa is al-

ready united.”

Dimande’s hero is Tico-Tico Bucuane, a deadly for-

ward who holds all of Mozambique’s goal-scoring records

and is the greatest player the country has produced since

the 1960s. Recently retired, Tico-Tico won't be playing in

South Africa, but having led his country to three AFCON

finals, he understands the weight of expectations.

“It’s hard when you know that the whole continent is

watching you,” Tico-Tico says. “If you’re not strong enough

you’ll just collapse, because there’s so much pressure.”

Clearly, Tico-Tico himself had no problem performing

under that pressure. As a 22-year-old rookie, he scored a

famous goal against Tunisia after only four minutes, in

his very first AFCON.

“Everyone wants to challenge themselves against the

best in Africa,” he says. “In 1996 I played against Tony

Yeboah, when he was playing in England for Leeds Unit-

ed, and Abedi Pele. I couldn’t believe I was there on the

same pitch with those guys, coming from where I did.”

Like so many of Africa’s soccer superstars, Tico-Tico

grew up playing informal street games, known locally as

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we are all authentic Africans. Those who try to divide us by

way of football are not our friends.”

But when CAF was founded in 1957, many African

countries were still struggling to win independence from

European colonial rule, and only three nations took part in

the first competition. South Africa had been banned from

the tournament after its apartheid administrators refused

to field a racially mixed team, and so just two matches

were played, with Ethiopia given a pass to the final.

Egypt narrowly defeated host team Sudan 2-1 in the

semifinal, before blowing Ethiopia away 4-�0 to become

the first-ever nation to be crowned champions of Africa.

Pharoahs striker Mohammed Diab El-Attar put in a per-

formance that would never be forgotten, scoring all four

of Egypt’s goals. One of the great figures of midcentury

African football, “Ad Diba,” as he was known, went on to

appear at another Nations Cup final in Addis Ababa nine

years later, but this time as the referee.

The number of competing nations grew rapidly as

independence movements began to triumph across the

continent. In 1960, 16 nations won their independence,

and by the 1962 tournament there were so many teams

that qualifying rounds had to be introduced.

Newly independent Ghana swept to victory twice in a

row in 1963 and 1965, inspired by its soccer-mad president

Kwame Nkrumah. In line with Nkrumah’s Pan-Africanism,

Ghana’s Black Stars borrowed their famous nickname from

the radical Jamaican intellectual Marcus Garvey’s shipping

line, which was established to take black Americans “back

to Africa.”

Today they remain one of the continent’s footballing

powerhouses, though after seeing a succession of richly

talented sides perform disappointingly in recent tourna-

ments, Ghanaians will be praying for a change of fortunes

in South Africa next year.

Whichever team lifts the trophy in Johannesburg on

February 10 will be writing its name into a very special

African story.

With appreciation for Peter Alegi’s African

Soccerscapes for its detailed history.

*The Mambas later failed to qualify

for the 2013 tournament, but the

team’s fans reflect each African

nation’s passion to participate

in the AFCON.

T he story of the most recent africa cup of nations can be told as the tale of two strikers. one was a quicksilver young zambian, hungry

for success at the dawn of a hugely promising career; the other, a grizzled ivorian veteran, a global superstar desperate to finally grasp the one prize that had always eluded him.

as millions of people know, the first part of this story ended with emmanuel mayuka somersaulting to glory with chipolopolo in february 2012, while didier drogba, the greatest african footballer of his generation, was left empty-handed yet again after an enthralling final match between the two teams.

while mayuka scooped the award for the top goal-scorer in the last africa cup, drogba was left to reflect on missing the penalty kick that would have seen his beloved elephants crowned african champions for the very first time. the crown prince of african football had cheekily usurped the emperor.

luckily for drogba, the story isn’t over quite yet. with just 12 months between tournaments, next year’s afcon in south africa offers him one final chance to lead his team to victory while still near the peak of his considerable powers. in may, drogba effectively won the uefa champions league on his own, pulling chelsea level with an exquisite header in the dying minutes before slotting the winning penalty in the shoot-out. that day, so the story goes, he delivered an emotional speech to the trophy after the match in front of the entire dressing room, rebuking it for having flirted with him for so long. if drogba can get his hands on the africa cup of nations at Johannesburg’s soccer city this coming february, the little gold cup had better be ready for quite an ear-bashing.

in the 2010 afcon, mayuka was a potent bundle of zest and guile, and the challenge for him now is to maintain that extraordinary level of performance. The zambian has always professed his desire to play for manchester united, and if he can fire chipolopolo to another afcon triumph next year, he might just see his dream come true.

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The tournament kicks off on January 19 in South Africa. Here’s what you need to know about each of the 16 qualifying nations.

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AlgeriA The Fennec Foxesfifa Ranking* 24 in world, 2 in AfricaplayeR to watch Madjid BougherraAlgeria’s young team will go into the tourna-ment in good form and hope to return to the glories of 1990, when they won the cup on home soil.ouR pRediction Quarter-finalists

AngolA The sAble AnTelopesfifa Ranking 83 in world, 20 in AfricaplayeR to watch ManuchoNo goalkeeper is safe when Manucho is around, and Angola will once again be relying on the former Manchester United netbuster in South Africa. ouR pRediction Group Stage exit

burkinA FAso The sTAllionsfifa Ranking 91 in world, 23 in AfricaplayeR to watch Charles KaboréRegular qualifiers, the Stallions reached the semifinals in 1998 when they hosted the tournament, but the team has otherwise struggled to make an impact.ouR pRediction Group Stage exit

cApe Verde The blue shArksfifa Ranking 51 in world, 10 in AfricaplayeR to watch DjaninyThis rising force stunned Cameroon to qualify in its first AFCON, and more surprises could be on the way.ouR pRediction Quarter-finalists

ouR pick! cÔTe d’iVoire les ÉlÉphAnTsfifa Ranking 16 in world, 1 in AfricaplayeR to watch Yaya TouréWith a wealth of talent, Les Éléphants go in as clear favorites. Past disappointments should have taught them the perils of an overly defensive approach.ouR pRediction Winners

dr congo The leopArdsfifa Ranking 103 in world, 30 in AfricaplayeRs to watch Youssouf Mulumbu, Dieumerci MbokaniTwo-time African champions, the Leopards are an improving team that boasts a danger-ous, powerful strikeforce.ouR pRediction Quarter-finalists

eThiopiA The blAck lionsfifa Ranking 118 in world, 33 in AfricaplayeR to watch Oumed OukriA dramatic comeback win over Sudan in qualifying took the 1962 champions back to Africa’s elite competition after a 30-year absence. An unknown force at this level.ouR pRediction Group Stage exit

ghAnA The blAck sTArsfifa Ranking 31 in world, 4 in AfricaplayeR to watch Christian AtsuGhana possesses the best midfield in Africa, but the team still isn’t scoring enough goals. A more attacking style could see the four-time champions finally end their 30-year wait for another AFCON trophy.ouR pRediction Finalists

MAli The eAglesfifa Ranking 27 in world, 3 in AfricaplayeR to watch Cheick DiabatéThe Eagles finished third in the last tourna-ment. Much will depend on how much power Seydou Keita still has in his legs.ouR pRediction Group Stage exit

Morocco The ATlAs lionsfifa Ranking 75 in world, 18 in AfricaplayeRs to watch Mehdi Benatia, Younes BelhandaStruggled past Mozambique in qualifying, but the team has quality. Defensive rock Benatia is known as the “Moroccan Maldini” and Belhanda is a top-class playmaker.ouR pRediction Group Stage exit

niger The MenAfifa Ranking 137 in world, 42 in AfricaplayeR to watch Olivier BonnesNiger only made its first appearance at the AFCON finals in 2012, and it looks like the team’s making a habit of it. The Mena would be thrilled to make it past the group stage. ouR pRediction Group Stage exit

nigeriA The super eAglesfifa Ranking 63 in world, 13 in AfricaplayeR to watch Victor MosesStill recovering from their disastrous perfor-mance in World Cup 2010, the Super Eagles return to South Africa as a talented team — but can they stay united?ouR pRediction Quarter-finalists

souTh AFricA bAFAnA bAFAnAfifa Ranking 76 in world, 19 in AfricaplayeR to watch Bongani KhumaloHome advantage is always a huge boost in international tournaments, and the team has just enough quality to make it count.ouR pRediction Semifinalists

Togo The spArrow hAwksfifa Ranking 93 in world, 24 in AfricaplayeR to watch Emmanuel AdebayorDidier Six’s men return to Africa Cup compe-tition after suspension, and their main man is back too. Will try to keep it tight and carve out chances for Adebayor.ouR pRediction Group Stage exit

TunisiA The eAgles oF cArThAge fifa Ranking 45 in world, 7 in AfricaplayeR to watch Youssef MsakniChampions in 2004, the Eagles of Carthage draw many of their players from local club Espérance. Never an easy opponent.ouR pRediction Group Stage exit

ZAMbiA The copper bulleTsfifa Ranking 41 in world, 6 in AfricaplayeR to watch Emmanuel MayukaReigning champions Zambia head to South Africa with inspirational coach Hervé Renard still in charge and expectations at an all-time high.ouR pRediction Semifinalists

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ethiopian airline’s first boeing 787, which touched ground on addis ababa soil august 17 (left), began as all 10 of the airline’s dreamliners will — some 8,300 miles away in a seattle factory (right).

BirTh of The Dreamliner



inside Boeing’s 787 factory.

Boeing’s 787 factory in everett, Washington — where the company’s long-awaited Dreamliners are born — is reminiscent of any typical labor-and-delivery environment. it’s kept meticulously clean, people are shuffling about with a strong sense of task and focus, and there’s plenty of oohing and aahing over the planes about to be pushed out the factory’s doors.

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Yet strikingly absent from the scene are any groans

of labor pain — or much of any noise, for that matter.

Nearby, where the 777s are in production, a cacophony of

drilling and riveting echoes off the walls. But here with

the 787s, the loudest sound is the occasional beeping of

forklifts moving equipment around the factory.

That’s because the 787-8 Dreamliner is a plane unlike

any other. The first of its kind, made of mostly composite

materials that are bolted together, the Dreamliner has no

need for the tens of thousands of drilled holes and riv-

eted joints holding together its aluminum companions;

the four-piece fuselage arrives at Boeing’s factory com-

plete, ready to be joined with the curved-tipped wings.

Together with more efficient engines and aero-

dynamic improvements, the light-weight carbon-fiber

material allows for a 20-percent fuel savings as com-

pared to the Dreamliner’s midsize peer, the Boeing

767. Add in a dedication to design a greatly improved

in-flight experience, and all of this translates into creat-

ing the most fuel-efficient, passenger-friendly airplane

flying the skies today.

inTroDucing eThiopian’s DreamlinersOn this day, the 75th of 869 Dreamliners ordered to date is

settling into position 2 (of the four it will go through dur-

ing final assembly). This glossy-white fuselage-plus-wings

belongs to Ethiopian Airlines — and will become the fifth

of 10 airplanes ordered by the airline back in 2005.

Ethiopian was the eighth customer, and the first in

Africa, to order the Dreamliner.

“When the 787 hit the mar-

ketplace,” says Adam Morgan,

Boeing spokesman, “it was the

fastest-selling airplane of all

time. Customers were mov-

ing quickly to sign up for the

airplane before the delivery

slots were sold out too far into

the future.”

Currently, 58 customers

are awaiting delivery of their

US$200 million planes, and

orders are sold out through

the end of the decade.

With the Dreamliner, gone

are the days of flying passengers into large hubs before

re-routing them toward a final destination; with a range

equivalent to that of larger airplanes, the 787 enables

Ethiopian Airlines and others to open new point-to-

point routes that were previously unavailable.

Having just passed through position 1, where the

body and wings are joined together, the plane is now

undergoing installation of all wiring, tubing and land-

ing gear. Without any interior components yet in place,

it’s composed of only the bare bones, but hints of the

lauded creature comforts can be seen.

The windows — 30 percent larger than standard

airplane windows — are installed, as are the adjustable

dimming tints lying overtop them. With just five taps of

the finger, passengers will be able to adjust the windows

posiTion 1• Wing pre-integration• Wing/body join• Forward/aft fuselage join• Tail/fin join to fuselage

posiTion 2• Floors/secondary structure• Blankets/insulation• Hydraulics/electrical/

systems installation

posiTion 3• Interiors/cargo/

payload installation• Engines• Airplane power-on• Initial testing

posiTion 4• Interiors completed• Production testing

the four positions of assembly in boeing's 40-26 building in everett, washington.

787 assemBly line

Boeing technicians (opposite page, top) install the wiring on Ethiopian’s fifth Dreamliner. The plane, currently in position 2, will pass through positions 3 and 4 (opposite page, below) before reaching completion.

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from clear to 99-percent opaque. And though the ceil-

ings have yet to be raised, you can easily sense just how

spacious this plane will be.

“Most planes, you walk into a galley, and there’s a

couple doors and you turn around and it’s pretty tight,”

says Gunnar Lofstedt, a lead interiors mechanic. “This

plane, you walk in and it’s inviting and wide open. It’s

different from anything else out there.”

Indeed, with features such as higher cabin humid-

ity, smoother ride technology and lower cabin altitude

(equating to fewer headaches and less fatigue), the

Dreamliner is set apart from its peers, leading the way

to an improved in-flight experience.

The concept for the plane was conceived more than

10 years ago by simply listening to customer demands.

In the late ’90s, airlines were clamoring for a faster air-

plane, so Boeing started product development for what

they called the Sonic Cruiser. Then, after petroleum

prices rose in the early 2000s, the airlines came back and

said that what they wanted was not a faster plane after

all, but one that was more efficient.

Dropping the Sonic Cruiser concept, Boeing chose

instead to borrow some of the model’s technology to

create a smaller midsize twin jet — what would become

known then as the 7E7. Speculation abounded about

what the “E” in the plane’s name stood for. Was it “effi-

ciency”? “Environmentally friendly”? Some claimed it

stood for “Eight,” a lucky number in Japan. Boeing says

it meant nothing at all — that it was bound to follow

the current fleet lineup and

become the 787.

In any case, creating the

Dreamliner meant the birth

of many things at Boeing, as

well — from new production

processes, to a new business

model, to entirely new systems

and databases. “With the 787,

we’ve developed a set of tech-

nologies that will be the back-

bone of development for many

years to come,” says Boeing

spokesman Scott Lefeber.

The passion BehinD The planesThe Everett factory works in tandem with Boeing’s 787

factory in Charleston, South Carolina, to roll out three

and a half Dreamliners each month. That rate will

increase to five by the end of 2012, and again to 10 by

the end of 2013, all in an attempt to help supply catch up

with demand. And behind it all is an intelligent, driven,

passionate group of people who are devoted to deliver-

ing these planes.

“Everybody in here on the floor is trying to push

a plane out the door that is 100 percent ready to fly,”

Lofstedt says. “They know the importance behind their

job. We work late, we work early — we do whatever we

gotta do.”

For Lofstedt, that means setting his alarm at 2:15

a.m., seven days a week, to lead the pre-shift overtime,

During their lunch break, Boeing mechanics play table tennis (opposite page, below) and technicians stretch (at right) before climbing back into the fuel cells, located within the wings.


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and then leaving the factory at 4 p.m. And it can be

grueling, physical work. Using a pedometer to track his

mileage, Lofstedt says that he once logged 10 miles in a

single day, all within the Boeing site. He averages six to

seven miles — tracking down parts and tools, climbing

up and down the planes’ stairs.

It’s not hard to understand, given the massiveness of

the entire 1,025-acre (415-hectare) property. “It’s like its

own city,” says spokesman Lefeber. Indeed, with its own

fire and police departments, banking and dry-cleaning

facilities, coffee shops and cafeterias, the Boeing site is

a self-contained, fully functioning entity. Many employ-

ees are provided bikes to get from building to building,

or just from side to side within the 100-acre plane fac-

tory — deemed “the largest building in the world by

volume” by the Guinness World Records.

But despite the long hours and intensity of the job,

“there are no superheroes here,” insists Jay McArthur,

position 4 superintendent. “It’s just a bunch of individu-

als who know their job, and we get to put together what

I think is one of the coolest products made today.”

For McArthur, who grew up building model fighter

jets and trying to figure out the mechanical side of com-

mercial planes, the same passion that fueled his interest

as a kid continues, more than 20 years into his career at

Boeing. “If you really think about how the seats we’re

installing today,” he says, “will have people in them

going to visit family or conduct business around the

world, it’s pretty amazing.”

ouT The DoorAfter all of its electrical

connections are complete,

Ethiopian Airlines’ fifth plane

will move on to have its inte-

rior fitted at position 3. As

the plane progresses through

the line, hundreds of employ-

ees will have laid hands on it,

ensuring that every aspect of

the plane is flight- and passen-

ger-ready.

For many, seeing the fully

assembled plane ready to transition to the paint hangar

is the sweetest part of the process. “When it’s ready to

roll out the door, all the protective coverings are coming

off and it looks like it’s ready to fly,” Lofstedt says. “That’s

really cool.”

Similar to the smell of a new car, he says, the planes

have a distinct new-airplane smell that triggers a sense

of completion and utter satisfaction.

And though hundreds of other 787s will be born in

the months and years to come, the excitement over each

new plane never seems to waver. “When you go outside,”

McArthur says, motioning in the direction of the site’s

runway, “everybody stops when something’s taking off.”

His eyes shift upward, as if toward the sky, as he adds,

“It’s a feeling of, I built that; our team did that, that keeps a

lot of people going.”

To prepare the planes for flight, technicians like Gunnar Lofstedt (opposite page, bottom left) often work more than 12 hours a day, seven days a week.

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A guide to great writing from Africa. | BY Z A H R A H N E SB I T T - A H M E D

For those looking for powerful African literature, the

Caine Prize is the perfect guide.

The Caine Prize for African Literature, now in

its 13th year, is awarded annually to a short story

published in English by an African writer. A number

of writers have gained international recognition as a result of

winning, including Helon Habila (Waiting for an Angel, 2004),

Leila Aboulela (The Translator, 2006), and Brian Chikwava

(Harare North, 2009).

Each year, five stories are shortlisted, and the winning

story garners £10,000 (roughly US$15,700). This year’s winner,

Rotimi Babatunde (Nigeria), wrote about the life and times of a

Nigerian soldier who fought in Burma in “Bombay’s Republic.”

Others on the short list include “Urban Zoning,” by Billy

Kahora (Kenya); “Love on Trial,” by Stanley Kenani (Malawi);

“La Salle de Departe,” by Melissa Tandiwe Myambo (Zimbabwe);

and “Emmanuel Hunter,” by Constance Myburgh (South Africa).

These authors, as well as five others handpicked by

the judges, were invited to the annual Caine Prize Writers’

Workshop. The resulting anthology, African Violet, showcases

the five shortlisted stories as well as others created by workshop

participants. Copies of African Violet can be ordered online at

selamta.co/caineprize.Interested in more? Here’s a short roundup of books by former

Caine Prize winners:

Lyrics Alley (Grove Press), by Leila Aboulela (2000 winner): Set in 1950s Sudan, Lyrics Alley tells the story of the Abuzeid family: Mahmoud, the patriarch; Mahmoud’s two wives, locked in their rivalry; and Mahmoud’s son, destined to take over the family business until his accident. Aboulela provides an engaging exploration of the tensions between tradition and modernity during Sudan’s transition from British rule to independence.

Voice of America (Granta), by E. C. Osondu (2009 Winner): Set in both Nigeria and the United States, Voice of America is Osondu’s debut collection of 18 short stories (including “Waiting,” which won the Caine Prize). The stories of children in refugee camps, of the immigrant experience in America and of street life in Lagos show the happiness and sorrow that people face.

One Day I Will Write About This Place (Graywolf), by Binyavanga Wainaina (2002 winner): In this memoir, Wainaina stays true to his 2005 article “How to Write About Africa” by giving an honest representation of the continent through the “places” he has been: Kenya, his country; Uganda, where his mother was born; and South Africa, where he attended university. In this engaging memoir about Wainaina’s schooling, sibling rivalry and politics, we see his Africa.

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Bangkok is arguably Asia’s food capital in terms of variety, quality and value.

Here are five unique dining experiences, all centrally located and easily

accessible, that will fill you up without necessarily emptying your wallet.

5 Bangkok Restaurants to Dine for

Take 5spotlight

run by award-winning chef David Thompson, Nahm serves generous portions of traditional Thai cuisine in a modern setting with teak wood, mar-ble floors and orchids. The set menu is best, providing a wide variety of choic-es, such as soft-shell crab salad with pomelo (a citrus fruit native to South and Southeast Asia), hot-and-sour chicken soup with mushrooms and lemongrass, and stir-fried Kurobuta pork with yellow beans and ginger. selamta.co/nahm

with zen-chic décor, Koi serves modern California-style Japanese cuisine, beautifully presented. You could feast on the superfine sushi and sashimi alone, but try main dishes like grilled lamb chops with tandoori mushroom mashed potatoes, or steamed snow fish with ichimi, ginger and shiitake mushrooms. Before or after the meal, have a drink at the glowing bar — a popular hangout for models. selamta.co/koi

Jojo is an elegant but unstuffy venue for unique Italian cuisine. Start with 36-month cured Parma ham or potato soup with mussels. Specials include fettuccine alfredo served in a wheel of Castelmagno cheese, and Wagyu beef tortelli with a Tuscan wild meat ragout. Save room for deeply rich, nutty Giandui-otto Gobino chocolate. selamta.co/jojo

RED SKyThe 360-degree views from Red Sky’s romantic 55th-floor rooftop restaurant meet just

about all definitions of wow. The same can be said for the food. Culinary creativity takes

familiar dishes to new heights. Start with a signature Caesar salad or lobster risotto. Try

mains like herb-crusted, chargrilled Tasmanian lamb rack, Wagyu beef with foie gras or

giant Andaman prawns with anchovy garlic sauce. End on a sweet note: mocha crème

brulée with mango cubes. selamta.co/redsky

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set in a charming colonial house, Gaggan gives a progressive twist to authentic Indian cuisine. Its extensive menu includes succulent 24-hour slow-cooked Iberian pork with spiced mushroom risotto, truffle ravioli with coriander and red onions, and baked lobster with Bengali mustard. Recommended is the 10-course tasting menu — a culinary journey based on what’s seasonally interesting. selamta.co/gaggan

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Cuisinespotlight

From the Sidecar to the Singapore Sling to that most-

famous of martinis (“shaken, not stirred”), the precise

history of the exalted cocktail is obscured in legend. Yet

the combination of art and science that surely inspired the

very first one is regaining in popularity across the globe.

Consider this summer’s 10th annual Tales of the Cocktail event

— calling itself the world’s largest cocktail festival and drawing more

than 25,000 “mixologists” to New Orleans’ French Quarter.

The distinction between mixology and bartending is most nota-

bly in the time and attention invested in creating an original drink.

And one North American hub that’s making a name for itself in the

culture of mixology is Toronto, Canada’s largest city.

Take, for example, Fynn’s of Temple Bar — a cozy establishment

on King Street West. Manager Robin Wynne, 33, first took a turn

“behind the wood” two years ago when he was trying to save labor

costs on slow Sunday evenings. But before long, he was hooked.

Like more than a few of the city’s mixologists, Wynne brings

years of culinary training to his creativity, experimenting with

drinks that use fresh ingredients found at any local produce stand.

“Sometimes you win and make an extraordinary cocktail,” he

says. “Sometimes you fail and make a really horrible drink. But it’s

more wins than losses. I think that with my chef background, my

palate is refined to the point where I can pinpoint the flavor combi-

nations I want to hit.”

For Wynne, though, it’s not just the flavor. He calls himself a

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modern molecular mixologist (as con-

trasted with a classic mixologist) because

he experiments wildly with the chemistry

as well.

“When you cook a steak,” he explains,

“you’re searing the meat, which changes

the format and texture. That’s a molecu-

lar process. There’s also that process in a

drink — changing the format. So instead

of giving you a vodka-with-cucumber

cocktail, I’m now infusing the cucumber

into the cocktail.

“There are some crazy ones, like

a Peking Duck-infused bourbon old-

fashioned. Then there’s one,” he begins,

leaning forward a bit and demonstrat-

ing with his hands, “where I turn truffle

mushrooms — which are really pungent

mushrooms — into a powder, like a snow;

then I take Parmesan cheese and I make

it into an air, like a foam; then I turn bal-

samic vinegar into little ‘caviar’ balls.

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earned him a reputation that brings

guests to his bar from as far as 50 minutes

away by subway. He might only be serving

on Sunday evenings, but all week long he’s

concocting a specialty cocktail list, includ-

ing such novelties as these:

» The Red Maple Maple and black pepper

bacon–infused vodka, house-made Worcester-

shire, celery bitters, Tabasco and Clamato juice

served in a bacon salt-rimmed glass.

» The Michael Corleone A barrel-aged cock-

tail made with Buffalo Trace Bourbon, both

dry and sweet marsala wine, Angostura

bitters, a drunken cherry and the secret:

home-brewed Cohiba cigar syrup. “It’s kinda

crazy,” Wynne admits.

Wynne’s passion for mixology has only

grown since he started competing — and

winning. For a competition earlier this

year sponsored by Made With Love (an

event-based celebration of the cocktail

culture), he joined 16 other mixologists in

a “market race” preliminary round.

Each was given US$30 and 20 minutes

to gather a maximum of six ingredients

with which to create their cocktail. Then

it was “1, 2, 3, go,” with everyone racing to

get their favorites. Wynne

walked out with cucumber,

lime, cilantro, red chili pep-

pers and sesame-seed oil.

The result? Thai One On,

which earned him a spot in

the final competition, two

months later. There, he won

“people’s choice” when he

served up the three-part concoction Cool

Runnings, which he calls a playful mouth

experience: caramel popcorn made with

rum, brown-butter rum ice cream and the

rum cocktail itself.

global influenceWhile Toronto’s cultural diversity is ideal

for the mixologist on the hunt for inspira-

tion, the reinvention of the cocktail isn’t

limited to this city alone. In fact, Toronto

is trying to catch up to Vancouver, not

to mention cities such as New York, New

Orleans, Hong Kong, Berlin and London.

Michelle Tham, a director for the

Canadian Professional Bartenders Asso-

ciation, credits the rise of mixology to

society’s desire to live better, eat better,

drink better and celebrate local products.

“I think that every culture has a cock-

tail of its own,” she adds, offering an

example. “A Flor de Caña rum is the prod-

uct of Nicaragua and of the processes they

use, the local water they use, the natural

ingredients they use.”

In fact, Tham, Wynne and eight

other Toronto mixologists recently spent

five days in Barbados at the invitation

of Mount Gay Rum, after making the

final cut in a rum-based competition.

There, they met with a master distiller and

observed the entire process for creating a

quality spirit: from the sugarcane fields to

the island’s “rum shacks.”

“All to educate bartenders,” Wynne

marvels. “But you’re educating the people

who probably can make the

most impact on sales and

the building of the brand in

this city.”

In the end, yes, mixol-

ogy is a business. And those

who make the rums, bour-

bons, gins and more are well

aware of the impact of one

passionate bartender. But for individuals

like Wynne, Tham and their tight-knit

cadre, it’s so much more.

As they share recipes and techniques,

hanging out together in the wee hours

after closing down their own bars, mixol-

ogy is the perfecting of a craft — creating

that next amazing combination and see-

ing the look of surprise and delight on

a customer’s face. And perhaps winning

another competition in the process.

(Opposite page) Robin Wynne manages Fynn’s of Temple Bar. At a July competition, he and nine other Toronto mixologists competed in crafting rum-based cocktails (right), including Scott McMaster (above) and Michelle Tham (top right).

visit selamta.co/cocktails to try your

hand at crafting several creative cocktails from

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W e’ve all heard the legend. Romulus and Remus,

twins born to their god father (Mars) and vestal

virgin mother, were seized from their home by a

jealous great-uncle, floated down the Tiber River

and eventually rescued by a (surprisingly kind-

hearted) she-wolf. Upon reaching adulthood, the twins set out to build

a city but — after disagreeing over the site itself — Romulus killed

Remus and established his own eponymous city, Roma.

It’s a fanciful story, one that’s recounted time and again even today.

But truth be told, the founding of Rome was a much slower process,

arising from pastoral settlements on Palatine Hill (the site of the

future Roman Forum) around the eighth century B.C. Those original

settlements evolved into the capital of the Roman Kingdom, later the

Roman Republic and finally the famed Roman Empire.

One of the greatest things about Rome is that strolling through

the city inevitably means stumbling upon vestiges from every era of

this ancient past. Here, the “usual” tourist attractions simply can’t

RomeItaly’s capital city may not have been built in a day, but can it be experienced in just one? | BY J O D I M AC FA R L A N

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be skipped; the intermixing of 2,000-year-

old remains and Renaissance masterpieces

within a lively modern capital is sure to

humble and inspire.

8 a.m. Start your day as the Romans do,

standing bar-side at any café for a quick

shot of espresso. Better yet, make it a dou-

ble — there’s much ground to cover on the

day’s itinerary. Pair it with a cornetto, a sweet

croissant, for the full Italian experience.

Then, make your way to the ancient

area of the city — home to the Roman

Forum, the Colosseum and Palatine Hill.

The Metro system runs smoothly (save for

the occasional unexpected strike), but con-

sider walking, given all there is to see. Start

at the Colosseum.


9 a.m. As the Roman Empire’s largest

amphitheater, the Colosseum is breath-

taking not only for its size (and the

remarkable engineering and architectural

feats it represents), but also because of the

gory spectacles it hosted. In ancient days,

50,000 spectators gathered to watch gladi-

ators battle exotic animals and each other.

Tours of the interior reveal an intricate

system of underground rooms, trapdoors

and elevators, whereby props and caged

animals were lifted to the stage.

From there, wander over to the Roman

Forum, where you can see remains of the

Curia Julia (where the Republic’s senate

once met) and the Temple of Julius Caesar

(where fresh flowers are placed to this

day), among other spectacular ruins. Soak

in the history and be humbled by the vast

ingenuity of the ancient Romans.

12 p.m. Head north along Via dei Fori

Imperiali and lunch at Taverna Romana,

a tucked-away restaurant serving tradi-

tional Roman fare. Try the spaghetti alla

carbonara (spaghetti cooked in a Roman

sauce of eggs and pancetta) or the home-

made stozzapreti (a long, hand-rolled

pasta) with mozzarella, basil and toma-

toes. Molto bene.

1 p.m. Continue meandering north-

east toward the Tiber River, hitting such

quick must-sees as (clockwise, in this

order) Piazza Navona — where Baroque–

style fountains, created by rival sculptors

Bernini and Borromini, seem to carry

the artists’ duel into modern day — the

Pantheon and the Trevi Fountain.

Although gelato abounds in Rome,

stop by Il Gelato di San Crispino for an

extra-special experience. With innovative

flavors like cinnamon-ginger, honey and

whiskey, in addition to staples like nocciola

(hazelnut) and stracciatella (vanilla strewn

with chocolate flecks), San Crispino’s ge-

lato creations are for the true gourmand.

3 p.m. Stroll east to the Tiber and

cross the Ponte Sant’Angelo to Castel

Sant’Angelo, built by Emperor Hadrian

as a family mausoleum. Later used by the

popes as a castle, with a fortified corridor

connecting the building to the Vatican,

the formidable structure is now open to

the public. There’s no longer much to see

on the inside, but climbing to the top al-

lows for panoramic views.

5 p.m. Marvel at the grandeur

of Vatican City’s St. Peter’s Basilica.

The immense, almost 700-foot-long

(roughly 215-meter-long) church houses

Michelangelo’s Pietà, Bernini’s baldac-

chino and — according to tradition — the

site where Saint Peter, the first pope

of the Catholic Church, was martyred.

Afterward, check out St. Peter’s Square

out front, where outstretched “arms” of

columns embrace you and saintly sculp-

tures look down from above.

8 p.m. Rest your now-weary feet and

dine at La Veranda, a quiet restaurant

just a stone’s throw from St. Peter’s

Square. Take a table outside, if possible,

on the enchanting garden terrace, feast-

ing on innovative Italian cuisine such as

ravioli filled with Mortadella sausage and

Sicilian pistachios. If outside is not an

option, the interior — with fading fres-

coes covering the walls and ceiling — is

equally serene, and the extensive wine list

is full of enticing options.

10 p.m. If you’re up for another walk,

retrace your steps for an entirely different

(and illuminated) experience. The glow-

ing monuments remind you that even

though you haven’t completely conquered

Rome, you’ve charted a great path.

Castel Sant’Angelo (left) and St. Peter’s Basilica (right) both sit on the left side of the Tiber River, opposite from where legend claims Romulus and Remus first established the city of Rome (below).

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Overlapping WorldsNigerian author Uzodinma Iweala comfortably crosses two countries and two careers. | BY H O P E M I L L S

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U zodinma Iweala smiles

quickly, the sort of smile

that is disarming and

genuine. The kind of smile

capable of navigating the

no man’s land between two cultures —

Iweala knows a thing or two about that.

Raised in Washington, D.C., by

Nigerian parents (his mother, Ngozi

Okonjo-Iweala, is finance minister of

Nigeria), Iweala was immersed in both

English and Igbo, Star Trek and Chinua

Achebe. There were yearly family trips

back to Nigeria — to the chaos of family

and food and culture. In each place, he

was both home and not home.

Though Iweala’s education and early

cultural experiences would be rooted in the

United States, Nigeria still made up a large

part of his identity and heritage. While

growing up, there was a near-constant

hum to remember where you are from.

“When I was younger,” Iweala says, “I

took that to mean you had to be true to

this place [Nigeria]. Now, I take that to

mean there’s a lot of exploration to do in

order to understand what this place is to

you. You should give it the attention it

needs — and that it demands of you — so

that you know who you are.”

During his junior year at Harvard

University, Iweala listened to a talk by

China Keitetsa, a former Ugandan child

soldier. That talk, and their conversation

afterward, prompted some soul-searching

that eventually led Iweala back to a story

he’d written in high school, a response

to a Newsweek article on child soldiers

in Sierra Leone. That three-page story

became 50 pages, then his honors thesis

and, eventually, his first novel.

Beasts of No Nation, the story of a young

boy conscripted as a guerilla fighter, gar-

nered several awards and quite a bit of

attention for the then 23-year-old.

The topic or timing of this first book

didn’t surprise those close to Iweala. “Uzo

is always aiming at excellence,” says Elliot

Aguilar, who met Iweala during their first

year of college. “But it’s also paired with

this deep concern for people and the state

of the world. He can and does enjoy life,

but he’s always got this strong concern

for how things are for everyone.”

To research Beasts of No Nation, Iweala

had to read a lot — first-person accounts,

U.N. reports and child psychology text-

books. Though the setting remains

unnamed throughout the novel, the land-

scape, he has said, is Nigeria. So he spent

time talking with family and friends

about their own experiences during the

Nigerian civil war, exploring what it was

like to live with violence and the after-

effects on community.

Iweala initially planned to pursue fur-

ther degrees in English, but acting on

the advice of the advisor who had guided

him through his honors thesis — the

writer Jamaica Kincaid — he decided to

attend medical school.

“I think what she was trying to say

was, go and get some real life experience,”

he says. “Interact with people, see what

there is in the world and also really chal-

lenge yourself.”

In 2011, Iweala graduated from

the Columbia University College of

Physicians and Surgeons in New York

City. Afterward, still writing on the side,

he began working on health policy issues

in sub-Saharan Africa as part of the

Millennium Villages Project, headquar-

tered at Columbia University and the

United Nations.

There, Iweala settled into an office

across the hall from someone who would

become a close friend. Julie Kennedy

remembers the long conversations and

debates they often had over politics, cur-

rent events and social justice.

“Uzo’s a seeker,” she says. “That’s a real

strength in a friend, because you push

each other to not be satisfied with where

you are and what you’ve accomplished, but

continue to seek a greater good or a greater

truth or a greater accomplishment.”

For example, while learning about

health care and various disease states,

Iweala began to notice patterns in rheto-

ric when referring to HIV/AIDS in Africa.

“There’s this idea of otherness or exotic-

ness” when people outside the continent

discuss HIV/AIDS victims in Africa, he

explains. “And then there’s the idea of

being thankful to an outsider who comes

in and brings help or a cure or some sort

of treatment.”

The promotion of a helpless “other”

didn’t fit what Iweala had himself experi-

enced in Nigeria, so he traveled back to do

research. “I wanted to bring a whole new

set of voices to the foreground, give peo-

ple a chance to narrate their own stories.”

Iweala recently turned 30, only three

months after the release of his second book,

Our Kind of People — one that allowed him

to encounter his homeland as a researcher,

a writer and, more importantly, a Nigerian.

Our Kind of People is a book about

real people, not numbers; about local

initiatives and successes, not outsiders

swooping in with miracles. And ultimate-

ly, it’s about hope — people learning to

live and thrive with a disease that doesn’t

yet have a cure and that still carries

plenty of stigma.

“I hope this book shifts perspectives,

starts a new conversation,” he says. “You

want people to feel like you touched them

in some way, left their lives more positive.”

As a medical student and a writer, as an

American and a Nigerian, as a thinker and

an activist, Iweala is determined to leave

the world a little better off than he found

it. And to discover himself in the process.

Iweala signs copies of his latest book, Our Kind of People, at Politics & Prose bookstore in Washington, D.C.

“I wanted to bring a whole new set of voices to the foreground, give people a chance to narrate their own stories.”

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In the Shadow of the VolcanoThe stunning mountain and beach vistas of Douala, Cameroon. | BY N G A L A K I L L I A N C H I M TO M

Douala is big, brash and bold and

creaks under the weight of its

roughly 2 million residents. This

capital of the former German colo-

ny of Kamerun is located some 200

kilometers (125 miles) to the west of modern

Cameroon’s capital, Yaounde. Yet it is Douala

that remains the country’s economic livewire

and teems constantly with the buzz of buying

and selling.

The city is located on the banks of the

Wouri River, which then flows into the Gulf of Guinea. When

the Portuguese visited the area in 1472, they named the river Rio

Dos Cameroes (“River of Prawns”) because of the abundance of

crustaceans. From there, Cameroon derives its name.

Blessed with a 7-meter-deep seaport with extensive docks, an

airport and a terminus for two railway lines, Douala is the very

nerve center of trade for landlocked countries like Chad and the

Central African Republic.

But for visitors looking to slow things down, less than an

hour west of the fast-moving city are two locations well worth

a visit: Mount Cameroon, in the town of Buea, and the seaside

town of Limbe.

mountain climbingTowering above both towns at some 4,100 meters above sea level

is Mount Cameroon — a picturesque volcano overlooking the

sea. The steep incline of the mountain plays host to the Mount

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Visitors to the busy city of Douala can, within an hour, reach destinations where life is far from fast-moving: Mount Cameroon and the seaside town of Limbe.

Cameroon Race of Hope, an annual race

that brings together some 500 athletes

(and 5,000 spectators) from around the

world to cover the 38 kilometers from

Buea to the top of the mountain and back.

The mountain is seen as a sanctuary

for the gods by the local Bakweri people,

who live on the surrounding slopes; the

paramount chief of Buea usually climbs the

mountain pre-race to pour libations and

entreat the gods to protect the runners.

Climbing the mountain is as exacting

as it is exciting, requiring special precau-

tions, even for the casual visitor. Local tour

guide John Ngange warns tourists to carry

drinking water, lighters, knives, sleeping

mats and warm clothes, because even in

this equatorial country, temperatures can

drop to freezing on the mountain.

Climbers start by trekking through the

thick tropical growth at the base of the

mountain before ascending the forested

slopes, which eventually give way to vol-

canic boulders almost bare of vegetation.

Since 1954, the active volcano has erupted

seven times, often resulting in only trem-

ors but at times flowing lava within a

handful of kilometers of Buea. The most

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recent occurrence was in February, though

the volcano erupts on average every 10 to

20 years.

In addition to volcanic activity, the

mountain is home to iconic species of

birds and animals, including duikers (a

type of antelope), forest elephants, white-

collared mangabey (a type of monkey) and

chimpanzees. Tourists, whether primarily

there to hike or not, can often be found

standing still with binoculars in hand.

At the mountaintop, hikers get a full

view of the surrounding lands, including

Douala. In clear weather, the city looks

like a plain of shiny stars set against the

deep, blue sea. Also visible are the majestic

Bomana Falls to the northwest, promising

a natural cold-water bath as reward for

the day’s excursion.

beach relaxationAfter leaving the summit, it’s only 16

kilometers to the seaside resort town of

Limbe, where the frosty cold of Mount

Cameroon is history. Temperatures here

vary from 21 to 33 degrees Celsius (70 to

91 degrees Farenheit) but are tempered by

the cool sea breeze.

Located on a beautiful bay against

the backdrop of the towering mountain,

Limbe’s uniqueness stems from its black,

sandy beaches — their color coming from

several centuries of volcanic activity.

In addition to water sports, visitors

can explore the extensive mangrove for-

ests at the mouth of the estuary by canoe.

Or check out the Limbe Wildlife Centre,

home to endangered species such as ellio-

ti chimpanzees, western lowland gorillas,

and various reptiles and birds.

Also nearby are the Limbe Botanic

Gardens, which were created in the 1890s

to acclimate economic and medicinal

plants (quinine, coffee, cocoa, banana) to

the country.

Seafood is the dish of choice in Limbe’s

water-centered culture. Visitors craving it

need only stop by city hall, where nearly

a dozen women hovering over charcoal

fires grill different fish straight from the

fishermen’s nets, usually surrounded by a

courtyard of hungry customers.

The improvised restaurant spills out

onto the beach, creating a memorable

mingling that lingers far past the meal

— of tantalizing aromas, fresh sea air and

the ever-present view of Mount Cameroon

looming in the distance.

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Sounds of HopeDocumentary film Kinshasa Symphony provides an intimate look at the Orchestre Symphonique Kimbaguiste.

BY B E T H A N Y LY T T L E

The streets of Kinshasa, Africa’s third-largest city, are an un-

choreographed dance of movement and sound. Vehicles

weave between pedestrians. Commerce bellows from the

marketplace. And jackhammers announce that the city’s

reconstruction efforts are well underway.

Attune your ears, though, and you’ll hear sounds less expected:

the trilling of a clarinet, the groan of a cello, the shimmering smash

of percussion or a chorus of women’s voices. This is the music of

the Orchestre Symphonique Kimbaguiste, a musical ensemble with

a story that’s as moving and as beautiful as the music itself.

It all started in 1994 when conductor Armand Diangienda,

an out-of-work airline pilot, brought together a small group of

would-be musicians to learn to play the violin. What he lacked in

formal musical education he made up for in passion — a quality his

pupils soon learned was contagious.

Conditions for teaching were far from ideal — five violins had

to be shared among 12 students. Repairs were often necessary. But

creativity is an elixir, and if violin strings broke, bicycle brake cables

were used as replacements. When additional instruments were

needed, wheel rims or scrap metal were adapted as needed.

The group’s size grew steadily by word of mouth. By 2008, when

German filmmaker Claus Wischmann learned about the sym-

phony, it was nearly 200 members strong. Fascinated, he contacted

Martin Baer, a cinematographer and specialist in African studies.

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His idea? To film these musicians in ac-

tion. “I still remember my response,” Baer

says. “I told Claus, ‘That’s impossible. No

[orchestra] could exist in one of the poor-

est countries in the world.’”

Weeks later, however, Wischmann and

Baer were in Kinshasa listening to notes

of Beethoven’s Ninth rise from inside

the corrugated green plastic fence of an

open-air practice area. There, dozens of

musicians, ranging from adolescent to

elderly, were playing with the passion

of trained professionals. Baer was deeply

moved as he watched Diangienda con-

duct. “He has a dream,” Baer says, “and

every day, he shows up to make it a reality.”

The same can be said of the orchestra’s

musicians. Most are amateurs. Many learn

from fellow students. Still others are self-

taught — something they do by listening

carefully to sounds and copying them.

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for the orchestra. Her days begin at 5

a.m. when she heads out the door to sell

omelets at market, yet she never misses

a practice. As she draws the bow across

the strings, her face is transformed. She is

entirely at one with the music.

The same is true of Nathalie Hahati,

a single mother who can’t find an afford-

able place to live yet finds a way, little son

in tow, to lift a flute to her lips each day

for practice, right on cue.

These are only two of hundreds of

similar stories. So, why does everyone

show up? It has to do with a sense of

community, of course. And creative ex-

pression. But most of all, perhaps, it is the

power of music to transcend the everyday

and allow, if only for a few hours, a con-

nection to something larger than the self.

That said, the practices and concerts

are hardly the stuff of lyrical perfec-

tion. Technical complications, including

electrical outages, are commonplace. If

it weren’t for Joseph Masunda Lutete

— a violist who runs

a hair salon by day

and serves as the or-

chestra’s electrical

and lighting expert at

night — many events would be canceled.

Says Baer of Lutete: “His enthusiasm,

dedication and flexibility echo perfectly

the qualities of the orchestra and, in my

opinion, those of the Congolese popula-

tion in general.”

The filmmakers quickly established a

connection with Lutete, Diangienda and

the other musicians. But rapport with

Kinshasa residents took longer. With

their loads of equipment, the European

film team was viewed with suspicion.

“Even to get a street shot, we had to

spend a long time with onlookers ex-

plaining what we were doing,” Baer says.

The rewarding outcome, though, was that

many of these people returned to watch;

some even asking to be filmed in the

streets or marketplace.

“They’d say, ‘If your film is about

Congo and culture, not Congo and war, I

want to be a part of it,’” Baer remembers.

Weeks of practice in poor conditions

and endless feedback from Diangienda

culminate when the symphony performs.

As the women hike their homemade

gowns to cross a muddy street and the

suited men saunter toward the bandshell,

the restless audience fidgets. When the

concert begins, the crowd grows quiet.

Verdi, Dvorak, Beethoven and Orff min-

gle with the stars. And the Orchestre

Symphonique Kimbaguiste serenades a

city of 8 million.

—bethany lyttle is a freelance writer based in new york city. her work appears regularly in dozens of national and international publications.

Listening to its music, audiences might

never guess that the Orchestre Symphonique

Kimbaguiste is composed of everyday musicians

playing instruments that are often homemade.

Most of the orchestra’s musicians are amateurs. Many learn from fellow students. Still others are self-taught.

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> Avoid heavy meals during the flight.

> Take short walks once every two hours to improve circulation.

> Try to touch your toes when waiting in the aisle, to stretch your hamstrings.

> Upon arrival at your destination, take a quick jog, brisk walk or a vigorous scrub to help stimulate circulation. Then, take a hot shower or a relaxing bath.

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ARM CuRL

Start with arms held at a 90-degree angle:

elbows down, hands out in front. Raise hands

up to chest and back down, alternating hands.

Do this exercise in 30-second intervals.

FORWARD FLEX

With both feet on the floor and stomach held

in, slowly bend forward and walk your hands

down the front of your legs toward your

ankles. Hold the stretch for 15 seconds and

slowly sit back up.

OvERhEAD STRETCh

Raise both hands straight up over your head.

With one hand, grasp the elbow of the opposite

hand and gently pull to one side. Hold stretch

for 15 seconds. Repeat on the other side.

ShOuLDER STRETCh

Reach right hand over left shoulder. Place left

hand behind right elbow and gently press

elbow toward shoulder. Hold stretch for 15

seconds. Repeat on the other side.

nECK ROLL

With shoulders relaxed, drop ear to shoulder

and gently roll neck forward and to the other

side, holding each position for about five

seconds. Repeat five times.

ShOuLDER ROLL

Hunch shoulders forward, then upward, then

backward, then downward, using a gentle,

circular motion.

other tips for a comfortable flight

AnKLE CiRCLES

Lift feet off the floor and draw a circle with

the toes, simultaneously moving one foot

clockwise and the other foot counterclockwise.

Reverse circles. Do each direction for 15

seconds. Repeat if desired.

FOOT PuMPS

Start with both heels on the floor and point

feet upward as high as you can. Then put both

feet flat on the floor. Then lift heels high,

keeping the balls of your feet on the floor.

Continue cycle in 30-second intervals.

KnEE LiFTS

Lift leg with knees bent while contracting

your thigh muscles. Alternate legs. Repeat 20

to 30 times for each leg.

KnEE TO ChEST

Bend forward slightly. Clasp hands around

the right knee and hug it to your chest. Hold

stretch for 15 seconds. Keeping hands around

knee, slowly let it down. Alternate legs. Repeat

10 times.

Travel Tips

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LAnD » Ethiopia covers an area of 1.14 mil-

lion square kilometers (944,000 square miles).

CLiMATE » There are two seasons: The

dry season, October–May, and the wet season,

June–September.

TOPOGRAPhy » Ethiopia has an elevated

central plateau varying in height between 2,000

and 3,000 meters. In the north and center

of the country, there are some 25 mountains

whose peaks rise above 4,000 meters. The most

famous Ethiopian river is the Blue Nile (or

Abbay), which flows north a distance of 1,450

kilometers from its source in Lake Tana to join

the White Nile at Khartoum, Sudan.

PEOPLE » The population is estimated at

78 million.

ECOnOMy » About 90 percent of the

population earns a living from the land, main-

ly as subsistence farmers. Agriculture is the

backbone of the national economy, and the

principal exports from this sector are coffee,

oil seeds, pulses, flowers, vegetables, sugar and

foodstuffs for animals. There is also a thriv-

ing livestock sector, exporting cattle, hides

and skins.

LAnGuAGE » Ethiopia is a multiethnic

state with 83 languages and 200 dialects.

Amharic is the working language of the Fed-

eral Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, while

Oromiffa, Tigrigna and Guragina are widely

spoken.

ELECTRiC SuPPLy » Ethiopia uses 220

volts 50 cycles AC. Plugs are European two-pin.

TiME » Ethiopia is in the GMT +3 time zone.

It follows the Julian calendar, which consists

of 12 months of 30 days each and a 13th month

of five or six days (on a leap year).

CuRREnCy » The units of currency are

the birr and cents. Notes are 100, 50, 10, 5 and

1 birr. The 1 birr coin is also in circulation. ATMs

(Automatic Teller Machines) are found in

major Addis Ababa hotels, shopping malls and

at the Bole International Airport. It is impor-

tant to retain currency exchange receipts.

BAnKinG hOuRS » Banking hours

are usually 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Monday to Friday

and 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Saturdays. Most banks

work through lunchtime; however, foreign

exchange services are closed during lunch

hours (noon–1 p.m.).

COuRiER & MOnEy TRAnSFERS » Money transfers can be made through West-

ern Union and MoneyGram. Both have repre-

sentative branches in Addis Ababa and also

make their services available from private

and national banks. For courier services, DHL,

Fedex, UPS, TNT and EMS have offices in

Addis Ababa.

COMMuniCATiOnS » Telephones, fax

machines and Internet access are available

in Addis Ababa in most hotels and at private

Internet service centers around the city.

WORKinG hOuRS » Government office

hours are 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. and 1:30–5:30

p.m. Monday through Thursday. Working

hours on Friday are 8:30–11:30 a.m. and 1:30–

5:30 p.m. Private and public businesses are

often open on Saturdays.

PuBLiC hOLiDAyS » Public holidays

are celebrated according to the Ethiopian

(Julian) Calendar (see “Time”). The calendar is

seven years behind the Western or Gregorian

Calendar, with the New Year falling in the

month of September.

January 7: Ethiopian Christmas (Genna)

January 19: Ethiopian Epiphany (Timkat)

January 24: Birth of Prophet Mohammed PBUH

(Mauwlid)*

March 2: Victory of Adwa (1896)

March 29: Ethiopian Orthodox Good Friday

March 31: Ethiopian Orthodox Easter Sunday

May 1: International Labor Day

May 5: Ethiopian Patriots (1941) Victory Day

May 28: Fall of the Dergue (1991) Day

September 11: Ethiopian New Year

September 27: The Finding of the True Cross

(Meskal)

October 15: Id ul Ahda (Sacrifice)*

*These holidays are subject to moon sighting.

hEALTh REquiREMEnTS » A yellow

fever certificate is required for some African

destinations. Vaccination against cholera is

also required for any person who has visited

or transited a cholera-infected area within six

days prior to arrival in Ethiopia.

CuSTOMS » Duty-free imports are permit-

ted for up to:

a) 200 cigarettes, 100 cigars or 250 grams of tobacco

b) 2 liters of alcoholic beverages

c) half a liter of perfume

d) souvenirs (by visitors) with a value not exceeding

500 birr

When it comes to currency:

a) It is illegal to carry more than 200 birr when

entering or departing Ethiopia.

b) You must declare to customs officials at point

of entry any cash in excess of US$3,000 (or the

equivalent). If you have more than US$3,000 on

departing, you must present a receipt from the

purchasing bank.

iMMiGRATiOn REquiREMEnTS » Visas are required for all foreign visitors to

Ethiopia, with the exception of nationals of

Kenya and Sudan. Visa applications may be

obtained at Ethiopia’s diplomatic missions

overseas. Nationals of 37 countries are now

allowed to receive their tourist visas on

arrival in Ethiopia. The list includes: Argentina,

Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China,

Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany,

Greece, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Republic

of Korea, Kuwait, Luxembourg, Mexico, the

Netherlands, New Zealand, North Korea, Norway,

Poland, Portugal, Russian Federation, Slovakia, South

Africa, Taiwan, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United

Kingdom and United States.

BOLE inTERnATiOnAL AiRPORT » The airport is about 5 kilometers from Meskel

Square and Addis Ababa’s central business

district. Passengers entering and departing

Ethiopia must fill in entry and exit cards. Free

luggage carts and paid porters are available

in the baggage hall. All bags must go through

X-ray check before you exit.

When flying out of Bole International

Airport, please note: Terminal 1 — all domestic

flights and flights to Burundi, Djibouti,

Rwanda, Somaliland, South Sudan, Sudan,

Tanzania, Uganda, Yemen. Terminal 2 — all

other international flights.

Taxis are readily available and may be

ordered inside the terminal. Privately owned

taxis are not metered, nor do they have fixed

rates. Agree upon the fare in advance.

SECuRiTy » Security at the airport is

tight, and travelers need to produce their air

ticket and passport to enter the terminal. All

other visitors are required to pay a fee of 10

birr in the car park and may be required to

show identification.

TRAvELinG in EThiOPiA

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Travel Tips | fly ethiopian

LEARn AMhARiC

english-amharic (phonetic)

Learn some basic Amharic so that you can

interact with the locals and enjoy your stay in

Ethiopia by experiencing the rich culture of the

Ethiopian people.

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Ihud Segno Maksegno Erob Hamus Arb Kedame

today tomorrow yesterday now Quickly slowlymrmrsmissiyouhe, sheweTheywhat?who? when? how?why? which?yes (all right) noexcuse me i am sorry good bad

where? (place) where is it? where? (direction) street/roadairportwhere is the hotel? where are you going?

i am going to . . . turn right

turn left

go straight

please stop here

come gostop

help

hospital police

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sundaymondaytuesdaywednesdayThursdayfridaysaturday

M E E T I N G A N D G R E E T I N G

U SE F U L WO R DS

D I R E C T I O NS / E M E RG E N C I E S

CO M M E RC E

N U M B E RS

DAYS O F T H E W E E K

P RO N U N C I AT I O N G U I D E

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HaloEndemn adderu/ k(M)/sh(F) Endemn walu/k(M)/ sh(F)Endemn ameshu/ eh(M)/esh(F) Dehna hunu/ hun(M)/hugne(F) Tenayistillign / endemen not? eh(M)/esh(F) Dehna negn (Betam) amesegenallehuMinim aydel Yigbu/giba(M)/ gibi(F)Yikemetu/ tekemet(M)/ tekemechi(F) Simewo man no?h(M)/sh(F) Sime . . . noKeyet Metu? ah(M)/ ash(F) Hagero yet no?eh(M)/esh(F) Ke . . . metahu Hagere . . . no Amaregna yenageralu? tenageraleh(M)/ tenageriyalesh(F) TinishYebelete memar ifelegalehu Itiyopiyan endet agegnuat? hat(M)/ shat(F)Itiyopiya Tesmamtognal

HotelKifilAlgaMetegnatGalan metateb Metatebiya betu yet new?Yemiteta neger yet agengalehu?BunaAnd (sini) buna BirraKezkazaMukShayMigibSigaAssaDaboKebeSikuarChowBerbereSukMegzatMeshetGenzeb Santime Wagaw sint no? Betam wood no

hotelroombedto sleepto bathewhere is the toilet? where may i get something to drink? coffeeone (cup of) coffee beercoldhotteafoodmeatfishbreadbuttersugarsaltpeppershopto buyto sellmoneycenthow much does this cost?That is quite expensive

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(M) Masculine; (F) Feminine; (P) Plural

hellogood morning good afternoon good evening goodbye how are you? i am well, thank you (very much)you’re welcome please come in please sit down what is your name? my name is . . .where do you come from? i come from . . .my country is . . .can you speak amharic? only a littlei want to learn more

how do you find ethiopia?

i like it here


Boeing 777-200LR(ET-ANN, ET-ANO, ET-ANP, ET-ANQ, ET-ANR)Seat Capacity: Cloud Nine 34, Economy Class 287. Total: 321 MaxGross Weight: Take Off, 347,450 kg; Landing, 223,160 kg; Zero Fuel, 209,100 kgOperating Empty Weight: 160,856 kg Total Cargo Volume: 5,330 cu.ft Engines: GE90

Boeing 777-200LRF Cargo(ET-APU, ET-APS)Cargo Capacity: 27 (96" x 125") palletsMax. Gross Weight: Take Off, 766,800 lbs;Landing, 575,000 lbs; Zero Fuel, 547,000 lbsCargo Volume: Main, 18,630 cu.ft.; Lower, 4,700 cu.ft.

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Bombardier q400 Data(ET-ANI, ET-ANJ, ET-ANK, ET-ANL, ET-ANV, ET-ANW, ET-ANX, ET-ANY, ET-AQB, ET-AQC, ET-AQD, ET-ADE, ET-AQF)Seat Capacity: 78 Max. Gross Weight: Take Off, 29,574 kg;Landing, 28,123 kgs; Zero Fuel, 26,308 kgOperating Empty Weight:17.684 kgTotal Cargo Volume: 14.3 cu.ft

Boeing 737-700(ET-ALK, ET-ALM, ET-ALN, ET-ALQ, ET-ALU)Seat Capacity: Cloud Nine 16, Economy Class 102. Total: 118Max. Gross Weight: Take Off, 70,080 kg;Landing, 58,604 kgs; Zero Fuel, 55,202 kgOperating Empty Weight: 41,015 kgTotal Cargo Volume: 966 cu.ft

Boeing 737-800(ET-AMZ, ET-APK, ET-ANZ, ET-AOA, ET-AOB, ET-APF, ET-APL, ET-APM, ET-APO)Seat Capacity: Cloud Nine 16, Economy Class 138. Total: 154Max Gross Weight: Take Off, 79,010 kgLanding, 66,330kgs; Zero Fuel, 62,730 kgOperating Empty Weight: 43,545 kgTotal Cargo Volume: 1,555 cu.ft

Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner(ET-AOQ, ET-AOR, ET-AOS) A super-efficient airplane with new passenger-pleasing features. It will bring the economics of large jet transports to the middle of the market, using 20 percent less fuel than any other airplane of its size.Seat Capacity: 210 to 250 passengersRange: 8,000 to 8,500 nautical milesConfiguration: Twin aisleCross Section: 226 inWing Span: 197 ft

Length: 186 ftHeight: 56 ftCruise Speed: Mach 0.85Cargo Capacity: 5 pallets + 5 LD3sMaximum Take Off Weight: 476,000 lb

MD-11CF Cargo(ET-AML, ET-AND)Cargo Capacity: Upper deck: 26 Pallets (96”x125”); Lower FWD Bay: 6 Pallets (96”x125”); Lower AFT Bay: 14 LD3 ContainersMax Take Off. WT.: 630, 500 lb

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Boeing 757-200 ER Cargo(ET-AJS)Cargo Capacity: 15 (88” x 125“) pallets Max. Gross Weight: Take Off, 115,892 kg; Landing, 95,254 kg; Zero Fuel, 90,718 kg Operating Weight: 53,010 kgCargo Volume Main: 6,600 cu.ft Lower: 1,829 cu.ft

Boeing 767-300 ER(ET-ALL) Seat Capacity: Cloud Nine 24,Economy Class 213. Total: 237Max. Gross Weight: Take Off, 186,879 kg; Landing, 145, 149 kg; Zero Fuel, 133,809 kg Operating Empty Weight: 91,367 kgTotal Cargo Volume: 5,200 cu.ft

Boeing 757-200 ER(ET-ALZ)Seat Capacity: Cloud Nine 16, Economy Class 154. Total: 170 Max. Gross Weight: Take Off, 115,699 kg, Landing, 89,812 kgs; Zero Fuel, 83,485 kg Operating Empty Weight: 60,942 kgs. Total Cargo Volume: 1,794 cu.ft

(ET-ALC) Seat Capacity: Cloud Nine, 24; Economy Class, 210. Total: 234Max. Gross Weight: Take Off, 185,065 kg; Landing, 145,149 kg; Zero Fuel, 130,634 kg Operating Empty Weight: 90,416 kg Total Cargo Volume: 5,200 cu.ft

(ET-AJX)Cargo Capacity: 15 (88” x 125“) pallets Max. Gross Weight: Take Off, 109,316 kg;Landing, 89,811 kgs; Zero Fuel, 83,460 kgOperating Weight: 54,176 kg Cargo Volume Main: 6,600 cu.ftLower: 1,762 cu.ft

(ET-AMK)Seat Capacity: Cloud Nine 16, Economy Class 159. Total: 175.Max. Gross Weight: Take Off, 115,852 kgs. Landing, 89,811 kgs; Zero Fuel, 83,460 kgs. Operating Empty Weight: 61,072 kgs. Total Cargo Volume: 1,794 Cu.ft.

Max Landing: 491,500 lbZero fuel wt.: 461,500 lbEngine: GE CF6-80C201FPallet: 26 pallets – Upper Volume – 86 ton

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CuRREnT COMMERCiAL FLEET

Boeing 767-300 ER continued(ET-ALH)Seat Capacity: Cloud Nine 24, Economy Class 213. Total: 237. Max. Gross Weight: Take Off, 186,880 kgs; Landing, 145,149 kgs; Zero Fuel, 133,809 kgs. Operating Empty Weight: 90,058 kgs. Total Cargo Volume: 5,200 Cu.ft.

(ET-ALJ)Seat Capacity: Cloud Nine 24, Economy Class 211. Total: 235. Max. Gross Weight: Take Off, 186,880 kgs; Landing, 145,149 kgs; Zero Fuel, 133,809 kgs. Operating Empty Weight: 93,277 kgs.Total Cargo Volume: 5,200 Cu.ft.

(ET-AMQ)Seat Capacity: Cloud Nine 30, Economy Class 195. Total: 225. Max. Gross Weight: Take Off, 186,880 kgs; Landing, 145,149 kgs; Zero Fuel, 130,634 kgs. Operating Empty Weight: 90,426 kgs. Total Cargo Volume: 5,200 Cu.ft.

(ET-ALO)Seat Capacity: Cloud Nine 24, Economy Class 211. Total: 235.Max. Gross Weight: Take Off, 186,880 kgs;Landing, 145,149 kgs; Zero Fuel, 133,809 kgs.Operating Empty Weight: 93,499 kgs.Total Cargo Volume: 5,200 Cu.ft.

(ET-ALP)Seat Capacity: Cloud Nine 24,Economy Class 208. Total: 232.Max. Gross Weight: Take Off, 186,880 kgs;Landing, 148,149 kgs; Zero Fuel, 133,809 kgs.Operating Empty Weight: 93,277 kgs.Total Cargo Volume: 5,200 Cu.ft.

(ET-AME, ET-AQG)Seat Capacity: Cloud Nine 30,Economy Class 190. Total: 220.Max. Gross Weight: Take Off, 181,436 kgs;Landing, 137,892 kgs; Zero Fuel Weight, 130,634 kgs.Operating Empty Weight: 92,087 kgs.Total Cargo Volume: 5,200 Cu.ft.

(ET-AMF, ET-AMG, ET-ANU)Seat Capacity: Cloud Nine: 24, Economy Class: 213, Total: 237.Max. Gross Weight: Take Off, 186,880 kgs;Landing, 145,149 kgs; Zero Fuel Weight, 133,809 kgs.Operating Empty Weight: 87,419 kgs.Total Cargo Volume: 5,200 Cu.ft.

Long Range Passenger Services3 Boeing 787-8(ET-AOQ, ET-AOR, ET-AOS)

5 Boeing 777-200LR (ET-ANN, ET-ANO, ET-ANP, ET-ANQ, ET-ANR)

12 Boeing 767-300 ER(ET-ALC, ET-ALH, ET-ALJ, ET-ALL, ET-ALO, ET-ALP, ET-AME, ET-AMF, ET-AMG, ET-AMQ, ET ANU, ET-AQG)

Medium Range Passenger Services4 Boeing 757-200 ER(ET-ALZ, ET-AMK, ET-AMT, ET-AMU)

9 Boeing 737-800(ET-AMZ, ET-APK, ET-ANZ, ET-AOA, ET-AOB, ET-APF, ET-APL , ET-APM )

5 Boeing 737-700(ET-ALK, ET-ALM, ET-ALN, ET-ALQ, ET-ALU)

Domestic and Regional Passenger Services13 Bombardier Q400(ET-ANI, ET-ANJ, ET-ANK, ET-ANL, ET-ANV, ET-ANW, ET-ANX, ET-ANY, ET-AQB, ET-AQC)

Cargo and Non-Scheduled Services2 Boeing 777-200LRF(ET-APU, ET-APS)

1 Boeing 757-260 Freighter(ET-AJS)

1 Boeing 757-200 PCF(ET-AJX)

2 MD-11CF(ET-AML, ET-AND)

Boeing 757-200 ER continued(ET-AMT, ET-AMU)Seat Capacity: Cloud Nine 16, Economy Class 155. Total: 171. Max. Gross Weight: Take Off, 115,892 kgs; Landing, 89,811 kgs; Zero Fuel, 83,460 kgs. Operating Empty Weight: 60,023 kgs.Total Cargo Volume: 1,794 Cu.ft.

Fleet | fly ethiopian


Cape Town (South Africa)Montréal, Quebec (Canada)Gaborone (Botswana)Helsinki (Finland)Jakarta (Indonesia)Kolkata (India)Manila (Philippines)Oslo (Norway)Ottawa, Ontario (Canada)Palermo (Italy)Vancouver, British Columbia

(Canada)Windhoek (Namibia)

united states of america:Albuquerque, New MexicoAtlanta, GeorgiaBoston, MassachusettsChicago, IllinoisCincinnati, OhioCleveland, OhioColorado Springs, ColoradoColumbia, South CarolinaColumbus, OhioDallas, TexasDayton, OhioDenver, ColoradoDetroit, MichiganFort Lauderdale, FloridaHouston, TexasIndianapolis, IndianaJacksonville, FloridaKansas City, Missouri

Las Vegas, NevadaLittle Rock, ArkansasLos Angeles, CaliforniaMemphis, TennesseeMiami, FloridaMinneapolis,

MinnesotaNashville, TennesseeNew Orleans,

LouisianaNew York City, New YorkOklahoma City,

OklahomaOmaha, NebraskaOntario, CaliforniaOrlando, FloridaPhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaPhoenix, ArizonaPortland, OregonPortland, MaineRochester, New YorkSaint Louis, MissouriSalt Lake City, UtahSan Antonio, TexasSan Diego, CaliforniaSan Francisco,

CaliforniaSan Jose, CaliforniaSanta Ana, CaliforniaSeattle, WashingtonSyracuse, New YorkTampa, FloridaTucson, Arizona

DESTinATiOnS WiTh SPECiAL AGREEMEnTS

EThiOPiAn AiRLinES inTERnATiOnAL SERviCE

i n T E R nAT i O nA L RO u T E M A P K E y

Ethiopian destinations

Destinations with special agreements

Code share flights

Future destinations

One-way nonstop

ASKY routes

SOUTH PACIFIC OCEAN

NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN

Abidjan (Côte d’Ivoire)Abuja (Nigeria)Accra (Ghana)Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)Bahir Dar (Ethiopia) Bamako (Mali)Bangkok (Thailand)Bangui (Central Africa)Beijing (China)Beirut (Lebanon)Berbera (Somalia)Brazzaville (Congo)Brussels (Belgium)Bujumbura (Burundi)Cairo (Egypt)Cotonou (Benin)Dar es Salaam (Tanzania)Dakar (Senegal)Dammam (Saudi Arabia)Dire Dawa (Ethiopia)Djibouti (Rep. of Djibouti)Douala (Cameroun)Dubai (UAE)Entebbe (Uganda)Frankfurt (Germany)Guangzhou (China)Harare (Zimbabwe)Hangzhou (China)Hong Kong (China)Jeddah (Saudi Arabia)Johannesburg (South Africa)Juba (Southern Sudan)Khartoum (Sudan)Kigali (Rwanda)

Kilimanjaro (Tanzania)Kinshasa (D. R. of Congo)Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)Kuwait City(Kuwait)Lagos (Nigeria)Libreville (Gabon)Lilongwe (Malawi)Lomé (Togo)London (United Kingdom)Luanda (Angola)Lubumbashi (Congo)Lusaka (Zambia)Malabo (Equitorial Guinea)Maputo (Mozambique)Mekelle (Ethiopia)Milan (Italy)Mombasa (Kenya)Mumbai (India)Muscat (Oman)Nairobi (Kenya)N’Djamena (Chad)New Delhi (India)Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso)Pointe Noire (Congo)Paris (France)Riyadh (Saudi Arabia)Rome (Italy)Stockholm (Sweden)Tel Aviv (Israel)Toronto, Ontario (Canada)Victoria (Seychelles)Washington, D.C. (U.S.)Zanzibar (Tanzania)

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Washington, D.C.

São Paulo

Portland

BostonNew York

Philadelphia

Columbia

JacksonvilleOrlandoFort Lauderdale

Miami

Tampa

New Orleans

Atlanta

NashvilleMemphis

Little Rock

St. Louis

Oklahoma City

Dallas

HoustonSan Antonio

Tucson

AlbuquerqePhoenix

Las Vegas

San DiegoSanta Ana

Los Angeles

San JoseSan Francisco

Portland

Seattle

Vancouver

Salt Lake City Denver

Colorado Springs

Omaha

Kansas City

Minneapolis

Chicago

Detroit

IndianapolisCincinnati

DaytonCleveland

Toronto

Ottawa

Rochester

Quebec

Syracuse

Montréal


New Delhi

Mumbai

Kolkata (Calcutta) Hong KongGuangzhou (Canton)

Hangzhou

Beijing

Manila

Jakarta

Palermo

Rome

Milan

FrankfurtBrussels

Paris

London

Oslo StockholmHelsinki

INDIAN OCEAN

SOUTH ATLANTIC OCEAN

Bangkok

Kuala Lumpur

Korea

Singapore

Durban

international Route map | fly ethiopian

Kuwait City

Dubai

Muscat

Beirut

Cairo

Dammam

Jeddah

Khartoum

Juba

Bahir Dar

Luanda

KigaliBujumbura

Zanzibar

Dar es Salaam

Kilimanjaro

Victoria

Lilongwe

Lubumbashi

Lusaka

Harare

MaputoJohannesburg

Cape Town

Windhoeck

Gaborone

Dusseldorf

Edinburgh

Lisbon

Barcelona

Toulouse

Madrid

Manchester

Belfast

Aberdeen

Moscow

AmsterdamBerlin

PragueMunich Vienna

Bucharest

Istanbul

Larnaca

Damascus

Zurich

Lyon

Dublin

Mombasa

Entebbe

Dire Dawa

Berbera

Mekelle

Riyadh

Marselle

Geneva

Djibouti

Monrovia

Conakry

Freetown

Niamey

Yaounde

N’Djamena

Pointe Noire

Dakar

Kinshasa

AccraAbidjan

MalaboYaounde

DoualaLagos

Brazzaville

Libreville

Bamako

Ouagadougou

Cotonou

Abuja

Bangui

Monrovia

Conakry

Freetown

Niamey

Yaounde

N’Djamena

Kinshasa

AccraAbidjan

MalaboLomé

YaoundeDouala

Lagos

Brazzaville

Libreville

Bamako

Ouagadougou

Cotonou

Abuja

ASKY N E T WO R K

Gothenburg

Copenhagen

Warsaw

Budapest

Sofia

Tel Aviv

Lomé addis ababa

Nairobi


DENAKIL DEPRESSION

humera

shire axum

mekelle

bahir dar

gondar

dire dawa

Jijiga

kabri dar

gode

arba minch

Jimma

gambella

asosa

KOKA

ZWAI

ABIATA LANGANO

SHALA

ABAYA

MIZAN TEFERI

JINKASHAMO

MENDEBO MOUNTAINS

AHMAR MOUNTAINS

OGADEN REGION

GORE

DEMBIDOLLO

CHOKE MOUNTAINS

TANA

SIMIEN MOUNTAINS

lalibela

RAS DASHAN(4,620M)

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ADDiS ABABAMain City Ticket OfficeChurchill RoadPO Box 1755Tel: 251-11-5517000Fax: 251-11-5513047/5513593

ARBA MinChTel: 251-46-8810649 (CTO)

ASOSATel: 251-057-7750574/75 (CTO)251-091-1255674 (CELL)

AXuMTel: 251-34-7752300 (CTO)251-34-7753544 (APT)251-91-1255682 (CELL)Email: [email protected]

BAhiR DARTel: 251-58-2200020 (CTO)251-58-2260036 (APT)251-91-1255675 (CELL)Email: [email protected]

DiRE DAWATel: 251-25-1111147 (CTO)251-25-1114425 (APT)251-91-5320405 (CELL)Email: [email protected]

GAMBELLATel: 251-47-5510099 (CTO)251-91-1255677 (CELL)

GODETel: 251-25-7760015 (CTO)251-25-7760030 (APT)

GOnDARTel: 251-58-1117688 (CTO)251-58-1140735 (APT)251-91-1255676 (CELL)Email: [email protected]

huMERATel: 251 - 34 4480556251 - 911 255437

JiJiGATel: 251-25-7752030 (CTO)251-25-7754300 (APT)

JiMMATel: 251-47-1110030 (CTO)251-47-1110207 (APT)251-91-1255678 (CELL)Email: [email protected]

LALiBELATel: 251-33-3360046 (CTO)251-91-1255679 (CELL)Email: [email protected]

MEKELLETel: 251-400055 (CTO)251-34-4420437 (APT)251-91-1255680 (CELL)Email: [email protected]

ShiRETel: 251-34-4442224 (CTO)251-91-1255681 (CELL)

CTO – City Ticket OfficeAPT – Airport OfficeCGO – Cargo OfficeCELL – Cell phone

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st. george's cathedral

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ethiopian national theatre

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KEnnEDy LiBRARy The main library at Addis Ababa University.

nATiOnAL MuSEuM OF EThiOPiAHighlighting the history of Ethiopia from prehistoric times to the modern day.

ST.GEORGE’S CAThEDRALA small octagonal Ethiopian Orthodox church built in 1896 as a token to St. George.

PiAzzA DiSTRiCTAnother name for the historic district.

MEGABiT 28 SquAREInside this square stands a monument erected in memory of those patriots who defeated the Italian invading forces.

AnWAR MOSquEThe main religious center for Muslims in and around the capital.

TAiTu hOTEL Opened in 1898 as Addis Ababa’s first hotel, established by Empress Taitu Betul.

PARLiAMEnT BuiLDinGBuilt during the reign of Emperor Haile Selassie I and still serving as the seat of Parliament today.

zEWDiTu hOSPiTALThe hospital in central Addis Ababa.

EThiOPiAn nATiOnAL ThEATREFounded in the 1940s when the government recruited a band to play Ethiopian songs accompanied by a modern orchestra.

AFRiCA hALL AnD ECA COnF. CEnTERA fully integrated and secured complex with state-of-the-art facilities.

yDnEKAChEW TESEMA STADiuMA multi-use stadium in Addis Ababa used mostly for football matches as well as housing athletic facilities.

MESKEL SquAREA site for public gathering or demonstrations and festivals — notably the Meskel Festival.

ChAMBER OF COMMERCEEstablished in 1947, providing technical and advocacy services to help businesses.

MiLLEnniuM EXhiBiTiOn hALLA modern building holding various-sized events including concerts, sport matches, exhibitions and trade shows.


AGEnTS AnGOLAReino Comercio Geral, Rue Marques Das Minas No.4, Luanda AngolaTel: 00244 222 445 713, Fax: 00244 222 335 713, Email: [email protected]

ARGEnTinA Aviareps Tel: 54 1148933003, Fax: 54 114893005

AuSTRALiA & nEW zEALAnD World Aviation System Mezannine Level, 403 George Street, Sydney NSW 2000 Australia Tel: (02) 9244 2096, Fax: (02) 9290 3441 Email: [email protected]

Cargo: MCH Holding Australia Pty Ltd. Unit 6, MIAC Building, 1international Drive, Tullamarine, Vic. 3040. Fax: 03 9093 1377, Tel: 03 9093 1355 Email: [email protected]

AuSTRiA & hunGARyAviareps AG, Landsberger Str.155, 80687 Munich, Germany Tel: 49 89 55 25 33 73, Fax: 49 89 54 50 68 42 Email: [email protected]

Cargo: ATC Aviation ACC, Bldg. 262, Entr. 08, 3rd Fl, AT-1300 ViennaTel: 43 1 7007 388 54, Fax: 43 1 7007 388 53Email: [email protected]

BAhRAinChamber of Commerce BuildingTel: 973 17208504/17223315Fax: 973 17210175Email: [email protected]: BAHTOET

BAnGLADEShMAAS Travels & Tours Ltd., Maas Travels & Tours, R.M Centre, 101 Gulshan Avenue, Gulshan, Dhaka-1212, BangladeshTel: 8802 9559852/9568388/9565380Fax: 8802 956 5378, Email: [email protected]

Globe Travel Tel: 253 354848

BELGiuM, LuXEMBOuRG & nEThERLAnDSBrusselsRTO Tel: 0032 2712 0586RTO Fax: 0032 2725 8392Tel: 32 0 22750175/32 0 24034476Fax: 32 0 24034479

Aviareps, Landsberg Str.155, 6087 Munchen, GermanyTel: 31 020 655 3680, Fax: 31 020 655 3686 Email: [email protected]

Cargo: Kales Group B.V. Triport Building 1, 6th Floor Evert Van de beekstraat 46 1118 CL Schiphol, The NetherlandsTel: 31 20 653 4886, Fax: 31 20 653 4717Email: [email protected]@kales.com,[email protected]

BEninVitesse Voyage M/S ABD Vitesse Voyages, Rue de Ouidah, Immeuble Toxi Labo Carre 404, Cotonou, BeninTel: 22921320167/22964054232, Fax: 229 21320170, Email: [email protected]

BRAziLAviarepsTel: 5511 3123 1800, Fax: 5511 3259 8440

BuRKinA FASOEUROWORLD SARL, EURO WORLD (Burkina Faso), 01BP4883 OUAGADOUGOU, KWAME N'NKRUMAH, Ouagadougou-Burkina FasoTel: 226 50 30 16 52/16 85, Fax: 226 50 30 18 86, Email: [email protected]

CAnADAEuro link Ltd., Address : 1027 Yonge Street, 1st Floor, Toronto, ON , M4W 2K9, CanadaPhone : +1 (416) 922 9989 Fax : +1 (416) 922 1371Toll Free : 1 855 269 0362Email : [email protected]

Cargo: Airlines Service International (ASI), 5160 Explorer Drive, Unit 4,Suite F, Mississauga, Ontario 4W 4T7Tel: 905629 4522, Fax: 905 629 4651Email: [email protected]

CEnTRAL AFRiCAn REPuBLiCAfrica Discovery, Avenue B. Boganda, PO Box 1182, Bangui, Central African RepublicTel: 236752511117 Fax: 49-69-26952940Email: [email protected]

ChiLEAviarepsTel: 562 2362748/2362749, Fax: 562 2362750

ChinASuite 702, Central Plaza, 227 HuangPi North Road, ShanghaiTel: 86-21-63758388, Fax: 86-021-63758611Email: [email protected]

Hangzhou A-903 World Trade Center, No. 122 Shuguang Road, Hangzhou. P.C. 310007Tel: 057187960600, Fax: 057187960677

East China, Hung & Kit Operational office,Suite 702, Central PlazaTel: 86 21 63758388, Fax: 86 21 63758611Email: [email protected]

North East China, Harbin Yuechheng Tourism Consulting Service Co., LTD Room 1604, Yengtze RiverTel: 045182651966/0866/0366,Fax: 45182657678Email: [email protected]

Southwest China, East Plaza 1-2-902, No.229 Zhiquan, section, East avenue, Chengdu, ChinaTel: 0086-28-84701460/80/90Fax: 0086-28-84701470Email: [email protected],www.riyuehangfu.com

Cargo: SHA, BJS, HGH & CAN Megacap Logistics International Ltd; Room G 11/F, Shanghai Zhaofeng Universal Building, 1800 Zhongshan Road West Shanghai 200235 ChinaTel: 86 21 6440 0907, Fax: 86 21 6440 3435Email: [email protected]@megacap.com.cn

COLOMBiAAviarepsTel: 571 317 2805/257 1818, Fax: 571 317 2890

Comoros Matembezi Travel & Tourism, Itsambouni, MoroniTel: 2697730422/330400, Fax: 2697730075Email: [email protected]

COnGO REPuBLiCEuro World Sarl, Immeuble Arc-En face chambre de Commerce, 1st floor-Centre Ville, BrazzavilleTel: 242 6712020/6713037 Cel: 971505589504, Fax: 31 020 655 3686 Email: [email protected]

COnGO DRCAlamdar Tour & Travels, PO Box: 2976 LubumbashiTel: 243 818113377, Fax : 243 1801751933Email: [email protected]

CyPRuSOrthodoxou Aviation Ltd., Orthodoxou Aviation Ltd, United Nations Street 44, 6042, Larmaca, CyprusTel: 357 24 841 150, Fax: 357 24 841 005Email: [email protected]

CzECh & SLOvAK REPuBLiCS, POLAnDUL Ujazdowskie, 20 Street, 00478 WarsawTel: 48-22-6253146, Fax: 48-22-6250467Email: rgrabski&tal.pl

Tal Aviation Poland Ltd.Tel: 48 22 627 2259, Fax: 48 22 625 3146Email: [email protected]

DEnMARK, nORWAy, LiThuAniA & LATviAKhyber International Khyber International, ester Farimagsagade 3, DK-1606 Copenhagen V DenmarkTel: 45 33121188, Fax: 4533933799Email: [email protected], SITA: CPHZZET

Cargo: Kales Airline Services DK - 7190 Billund DenmarkTel: 45 75354511, Fax: 45 75354569

DJiBOuTiGlobe Travel, Bld Administrateur Bernard Djibouti Bld, PO Box 1161,Republique de DJIBOUTITel: 00253 354235/00253 351007, Fax: 00253 350599 Email: [email protected]

EGyPTAviatrans Egyptian Air Service Co. LtdPO Box 24 Orman Cairo EgyptTel: 202 37484473, Fax: 202 37608959Email: [email protected]

FinLAnD & ESTOniAMatkantekijat Oy-Tourplanners Ltd, Annankatu 16 B 29, 3 Krs 00120, Helsinki, FinlandTel: 358 9 687 78911, Fax: 358 9687 78910Email: [email protected]

Cargo: Kales Airline Services oyPerintötie 2D, 01510 Vantaa, FinlandTel: 358 9 8700 350, Fax: 358 9 8700 3515

FRAnCEAir promotion group (APG) 66 Avenue desChamps-Elysées75008 Paris - FranceTel: 33 153 771316, Fax: 33 1 53 77 13 05Email: [email protected]

Cargo: Paris Cargo World France SARL PO Box 69003Roissy CDG Cedex FranceTel: 33 1 49 38 90 57, Fax: 33 1 49.38 90 63Email: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]

GERMAnyEthiopian Airlines – AVIAREPS AG Hessenring32 64546 Moerfelden-Walldorf GermanyTel: 49 0 6105 206 053, Fax: 49 0 6105 206 [email protected];[email protected];Tel: 49 0 69690 51921; 49 0 1764 0251387Fax: 49 0 69691945,Email: [email protected]

Cargo: ATC Aviation, Cargo City Süd,Geb.641, 60549 Frankfurt/GermanyTel: 49 0 69 698053 47, Fax: 49 0 69 698053 20Email: [email protected]

AVIAREPS AG Landsberger str.155,80687 MunichTel: 49 89 55 25 33 73, Fax: 49 89 54 50 68 42Email: [email protected]

GREECEGold Star Ltd.Tel: 30 210 3246706, Fax: 30 210 3246723Email: [email protected]

GuinEAGUINEE-VOYAGES Rue KA 011BP 5842 Almamya, ConakryTel: 224-30451992/30412435,Mobile: 00 224-60260554/ 60340144/60212320Email: [email protected]

EI CISSE Amacif Bldg Conakrey Guinea Tel: 22460212320/340144Fax: 224-30478063/22430012611Email: [email protected]

hOnG KOnGCargo: Pacific Air (HK) LimitedTel: 852 2759 4578, Fax: 852 2759 4316Email: [email protected]

inDiA30-B World Trade, Ground Floor,World Trade Centre, Mumbai 400 005Email: [email protected]: Admin: 22163797 Fax: 22153725,Sales: 22162150, Res: 1800 103 9933 Toll freeSupvr: 22166069, Accounts: 22155667ATO: 66859410/66859411, Fax:66859412,28366700 Ext: 3514Cargo Tel: 26828415/26828416 Fax: 26828417, TSV: 26828128Sabre: BOMCTET, BOMAMET,BOMSMET, BOMAPET, BOMCGET

STIC TRAVELS PVT LTD RZQ Alps Building, 1st

Floor, 14381496 56 Janpath, New Delhi 110 001Tel: Admin: (011) 23312304CTO: (011) 23312302/303Cargo: (011) 25653739/25653740APT: (011) 25654872 (011) 25652350 Ext 1284Fax: (011) 25655710Sabre: DELCTET, DELSMET, DELAPETEmail: [email protected]@sticgroup.comSandeep Kumar Meena [email protected] Ganju Cargo: Rajiv Maini: 9871409345Email: [email protected]

Bombay Airport Address: 14000125Chhatrapati Shivaji International AirportTerminal 2B, 2nd Floor Sahar, Mumbai 400 099Toll Free No: 1800 103 9933, STIC Travels BombayContact Tel: 22182628 or 22182831

GURANS TRAVEL & TOURS P LTDThapathali, Tripureswor ECU 14900115PO Box 2727, Kathmandu, NepalTel: (9771) 4216818, Fax: (9771) 4212736Email: [email protected]. Anil Amatya 9851049052Mr. T. Joshi: 9851049731

New Delhi, Stic Travels PVT LTD, Stic House, R-907, New Rajinder Nagar,New Delhi-110 060,Tel: 110 060,28745569,28742485,Fax: 0091 11 28741491Email: [email protected], [email protected], Kalpana GanjuCargo: Rajiv Maini: 9871409345,[email protected]

BENZY HOLIDAYS PVT LTD, 14389141 101Crystal Arcade, C. G. Road, Navrangpura Ahmedabad, 380 006 OVQTel: (079) 26403525, 30013430/32 Fax: 26403414Email: [email protected]@benzyethiopian.comShoba Kokate 9920213661, [email protected]

LEONARD TRAVELS PVT LTD WJX, Taj House, 5 Mahatama Ghandi Road, Pune-411001 IndiaTel: (020) 26056461, Fax: (020) 26130782Email: [email protected]

Sharaf Cargo PVT LTD, MSC House AndheriEast Mumbai 400 059Tel: 91 226731 3001, Fax: 91 226731 3010Email: [email protected]

MAAS TRAVELS & TOURS LTD WEV 42380391 Namazi, Chamber, 16 Motijheel Comm Area Dhaka 1000, BangladeshTel: (8802) 7170517/9568388/9565380Fax: (8802) 9565378Email: [email protected] Resi: Azad: 8821569 Mobile: 0171524097 Azad Direct: (8802) 9887711Resi: Amin: (8802) 9338548 (M) +8801819257221, AfzalHossain: +8801711635146, 88028835802Qayyum: 8801819220198

STIC TRAVELS PVT LTD 14000114 No 3-5-874/A, Grnd Flr, Vipanchi Estate Hyderguda, WKG Hyderabad 500 029, Andhra PradeshContact: Sandeep MenonEmail: [email protected]: (040) 66618755 or 23231451, 6612955Fax: (040) 66612966Email: [email protected]

Passengers and Cargo: STIC TRAVELS PVT LTD 14000243 WIG G-5 Imperial Court, 33/1 Cunningham Road Bangalore 560 052, KarnatakaContact: Douglas Rozario (Passengers)Krishnan Balasamy (Cargo)Tel: (080) 22267613/22202408/22256194/ 22256195/22269189/22269180/81/82/83/86/87, Fax: (080) 22202409Email: [email protected]: [email protected]

STIC TRAVELS PVT LTD 1400022102nd Floor Sriniket WIW Old TheveraRoad, Cochin 682 016, KeralaContact: Mrs. Meenakshi Sethuram

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Tel: (0484) 2367476/477/478Fax: (0484) 2367476Email: [email protected]

STIC TRAVELS PVT LTD2nd Floor, 301 Alfa Estate BldgG.T.Road. Jallandhar 144001 , PunjabContact: Mr. Amit SharmaTel: (0181) 2232056/58Fax: (0181)2230961Email: [email protected]

STIC TRAVELS PVT LTD 14000151Camac Towers, Grnd Flr, 3C Camac StreetKolkata 700016, West Bengal WHQContact: Mr. Sirshendu NagTel: Tel: (033) 22174913/17 22292092, 294464/222265989Fax: (033) 22266588Email: [email protected]: [email protected]

STIC TRAVELS PVT LTD Corporate Office OnlySTIC Travel Group 2nd Floor, Tower C, Cyber Greens DLF, Phase III Gurgaon, Haryana 122 002Tel: 0124 4595300, Fax: 0124 4114197Email: [email protected]

STIC TRAVELS PVT LTD, SCO 42-43-44 Sector 17A Chandigarh 160017, PunjabContact: Mr. Satinder SharmaTel: (0172) 2706562/67/2721336/337Fax: (0172) 2702770Email: [email protected]

STIC TRAVELS PVT LTD 14000136Temple Tower, 672 Anna Salai NandanamChennai 600 035 WERContact: Mr L Nagraj Email: [email protected]: 9884027050Tel: (044) 24330211/24351829 24330659/24330098Fax: (044) 24330170Email: [email protected]

inDOnESiAPT Ayubenga, Menara Imperium, JI.H.R.Rasima Saidn Kav.1, Jakarta 12980, IndonesiaTel: 62 021 8356214 Fax: 62 021 8363937 Email: [email protected]

iRAnIran National Airlines Corp.Tel: 9821 6002010, Fax: 9821 6012941

iRELAnDPremAir Marketing servicesTel: 353-1-663-3938, Fax: 353-1-661-0752Email: [email protected]

Cargo: Heavyweight Air Express Ltd Tel: 353 -1-811-8693, Fax: 353-1-811-8901Email: [email protected]

iSRAELOpensky Cargo LtdTel: 972 3 972 4338 CTO Tel: 972 3 7971405

Central Reservation OfficeTel: 972 3 7971400/1403/1404

Reservation AgentTel: 972 3 7971407, ShebaMiles & Group deskEmail: [email protected]

iTALyCargo: ATC Tel: 39 02 506791, Fax: 39 02 55400116Email: [email protected], SITA: MILGSET/CRT/CMIZZET, Tel: 39 06 65010715, Fax: 39 06 65010242, Email: [email protected], SITA: ROMGSET

JAPAnAir System Inc., Toranomon TBL Building 8F 1-19-9, Toranomon Minato-Ku, Tokyo 105-0001Tel: 03-3593-6608, Fax: 03-3593-6534Email: [email protected]

Cargo: U-Transport Global Inc Tel: 81 3 3522 2286, Fax: 81 3 3522 2280Email: [email protected]

JORDAnPassenger & Cargo: Al Karmel Travel & Tourism Trading, Jabal Ei Hussin Khaleed Bin Waleed St. PO Box 926497Tel: 962 6 5688301 Fax: 962 6 5688302 Email: [email protected]

KEnyACargo: Freight In TimePO Box 41852-00100, Nairobi, KenyaEmail: [email protected]: 254 020-827044/827248/9 /827480Ext: 132, Fax: 254 020-822709 Cell: 254 721 217141 Wireless: 254 020-3560579

KuWAiTAl-Sawan Co. W.L.L., M/S Al-Sawan Company W.L.L, Al Ghazali St (Al Rai), KuwaitTel: 00965-4745190; Fax: 00965-4765661, Email: [email protected]

MALAySiAPlancongan Abadi, Suite 13.O1A, 13th floor, Central Plaza, 50250 Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaTel: 603 2141 2190, Fax: 603 2143 3272Email: [email protected]

MALTADiscover Momentum, L.L.C, 14350 North 87th Street Suite 265, Scottsdale, Arizona, 85260 USA Tel: 480 707 5566, Fax: 480 707 5575 Email: [email protected]/www.discovertheworld.com

MAuRiTAniAAgence Megrebine de Voyages, IRELAND BLYTH LTD, Aviation Pole, 5th floor, IBL House, Caudan, Port Louis MauritiusTel: 230-203-2000/2082 Fax: 230-212-4050 Email: [email protected]

MAuRiTiuS & MADAGASCAR Ireland Blyth Ltd, Aviation Pole, 5th floor, IBL House, Caudan, Port Louis MauritiusTel: 230-203-2000/2082, Fax: 230-212-4050, Email: [email protected]

MEXiCOAviarepsTel: 5255-5212-1193, Toll free: 01800-510-8212 (MEX), Fax: 5255-5553-5867

nEPALGurans Travel & Tours PVT LTD, Thapathali, Kathmandu, NepalTel: 00977 1 4216818, Fax: 00977 1 4212736, Email: [email protected]

nEThERLAnDSCargo: Global Airlines Services BVAmsterdam Airport Columbus Gebouw 1Folkstoneweg 34 NL-1118 LM Amsterdam AirportTel: 0031 20 653 71 00Fax: 0031 20 653 55 04Email: [email protected]

OMAnNational Travel & Tourism, Postal Code 113, Muscat, OmanTel: 00968-24566046, Fax: 968 24566125Email: [email protected]

PAKiSTAnTrade Winds Associates Pvt. Ltd., 33-Hotel Metropole, MerewetherRoad, IslamabadTel: 009221-5661712-14Fax: 009221-5661715 Email: [email protected]

KarachiTel: 9221 3566 1712-13-14 & 16Fax: 9221 3566 1715

LahoreTel: 9242-3630-5229, 9242-3636-5165Fax: 9242-3631-4051Tel: 2823040/2823350, Fax: 2824030Tel: 6305229/6365165, Fax: 6314051

PERuAviarepsTel: 511-2418289/2416767, Fax: 511-8278

PhiLiPPinESTravel Wide Assoc. Sales Phils., Inc8/F, Unit 817 Peninsula Court Bldg, 8735 Paseo de Roxas Ave, Makati City 1226,PhilippinesTel: 63-2-5198789, Fax: 63-2-5195014Web: www.twasp.com

qATARFahd Travels, Doha, QatarTel: 00974-4432233, Fax: 00974-4432266 Email: [email protected]

RuSSiAAviareps, Olympic Plaza, 39, Prospect Mira Bldg.2, 129110 Moscow RussiaTel: 7 495 937 59 50, Fax: 7 495 937 59 51Email: [email protected]

Cargo: GSA Russia Global Services Ltd.Amathuntos Avenue 8, Marina Complex Block A, No. 2, 4531 Limassol CyprusTel: 7 495 7953838, Mobile: 7 905 7801893 Email: [email protected]

RWAnDAEuro World Sarl, Kigali, Satguru InternationalTel: 250 570440/570442, Fax: 250 570441 Email: [email protected]

Cargo: S.A.R.L SDV PO Box 1338, avenuede la douane, Kigali, RwandaEmail: [email protected]

SAuDi ARABiAAl Zouman Aviation, JeddahTel: 966 2 6531222, Fax: 966 2 6517501Email: [email protected]

AlkhobarTel: 966 3 8649000, Fax: 966 3 8941205

SEyChELLESMason’s Travel Pty. Ltd. PO Box 459 Victoria Mahe SeychellesTel: 0024 4288888 Fax: 248 4225273/248 4288820Email: [email protected]

SiERRA LEOnEIPC TRAVEL 22 Siaka Stevens Street FreetownTel: 00 232-221481, Email: [email protected]: [email protected]

SinGAPORECitiAir & Holidays Pte.Ltd.48 Serangoon Road,01-10 Little India Arcade Singapore 217950Tel: 6562971213, Fax: 6562971884Email: [email protected]

Orient Air Pte. Ltd, 05-22,Cargo Agt Bldg D 9 Airline road, Changi Airfreight Center Singapore 819827Tel: 65 6214 2193/6 or 65 6214 2192, Fax: 65 6214 2199

SOMALiLAnDNobel Travel Agency, 26 Jun Main Road, EmaratAlkhayrm Building, 1st floor office No. 14, Hargiessa, SomalilandTel: 252 2 528445/4 427575Email: [email protected]

SOuTh AFRiCAHoliday Holdings International (Pty)Ltd, 156 Bram Fischer Drive, Randburg, 2194, South AfricaTel: 27 11 289 8264, Fax: 27 11 289 8164Email: [email protected]

Cargo: Aero-Link Consulting Warehouse 34, Cargo, Section, P.O Box 1307, O.R. Tambo International Airport, Gauteng, 1627Tel: +27 11 390 3132/3366, Fax: +27 11 390 3139/3149Email: [email protected]

156 Bram Fischer Drive, Randburg, 2194, South Africa

Tel: 27112898264, Fax: 27112898164Email: [email protected]

SOuTh KOREASharp Inc Tel: 82 2 722156, Fax: 82 2 7342813Email: [email protected]

Cargo: Sharp Inc Tel: 82 2 7221567, Fax: 82 2 7342813Email: [email protected]

SPAin & PORTuGALAirTravel Management Calle Diego de leone, 69 40A-28006, Madrid, SpainTel: 34 91 4022718, Fax: 34 91 4015239Email: [email protected]

Cargo: CRS Airline’s Representatives ConchitaSupervia, 15–Local 08028 BARCELONA(SPAIN) Tel: 34 931888690, Fax: 34 93409251

SRi LAnKAVMS Aviation Air Services PVT LTD#164 Galle Road, Colombo 04, Sri LankaHussien: 0094 777590100Tel: 0094 11 2502139 / 0094 11 4377815 6Fax: 0094 11 2502190 Email: [email protected] [email protected]

SWEDEnKhyber InternationalTel: 46-8 4111826, Fax: 46-8 4111826Email: ethiopianairlies@khyberise

Cargo: Kales Airline ServicesTel: 46 40 36 38 10Fax 46 40 36 38 19

Cargo: Kales Airline ServicesTel: 46 8 594 411 90, Fax: 46 8 594 42244

SWiTzERLAnDAirline center/AVIAREPS, AIRLINECENTER, Badenerstresse, Zurich,SwitzerlandTel: 4122 91 98999 Fax: 4122 91 98900 Email: [email protected]

AIRNAUTIC AG, Peter Merian Str.2 CH-4002, Cargo: Basel Switzerland BaselTel: 41 61 227 9797Fax: 41 61 227 9780Email: [email protected]

SyRiAPassenger & Cargo: Al Tarek Travel & Tourism Fardous St, PO Box 30185Tel: 963 11 2216265 / 2211941Fax: 963 11 2235225

TAiWAnApex Travel Services Ltd., 6F-3 No. 57, Fi Shin N. Rd Taipei, TaiwanTel: 886 2 2740 7722, Fax: 886 2 2740 5570Email: [email protected]

Cargo: Global Aviation Service (Taiwan) Inc. Tel: 886 2 2658 0255, Fax: 886 2 2659 7610Email: [email protected]@ms12.hinet.et

TAnzAniAArusha, Boma RoadTel: 255 2 72504231/6167255 2 72509904-TSM

Kilimanjaro AirportTel: 255 2 72554159Email: [email protected]@ethiopianairlines.com

ThAiLAnDCargo: Oriole Travel & TourTel: 662 2379201 9, Fax: 662 2379200Email: [email protected]

TuniSiAAtlantis International LTD, S.A., 29, Ave Du Japon, Immueble Fatma, 1073 Montplaisir, Tunis, TunisiaTel: 216 71 908 999/216 906 000 Fax: 216 71 904 110Email: [email protected]

TuRKEyPanorama Havacilik Ve Turizm Ltd., Cumhuriyet Cad. Apt. 185/1, Harbiye 34373, Istanbul, TurkeyTel: 90 212 2315919, Fax: 90 212 2344999Email: [email protected]

Cargo: Airmark GSA Tas. Ltd. Sti.Omar Avni mah, Dumen Sok., No: 11/4 34437, Taksim, Istanbul, TurkeyTel: 90 212 444 1 472, Fax: 90 212 249 474 8Email: [email protected]

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OFFiCES AnGOLALargo 4 De Fevereiro Hotel MeridienPresidente Luanda, AngolaTel: 2442 310328/310615Fax: 2442 310328APT Mobile: 914 526675

BELGiuMPark Hill J. E. Mommaertslaan16B 1831 DiegemTel: 0032 2 712 05 86Fax: 0032 2 725 83 92 Email: [email protected]

BuRKinA FASOAvenue Kwame N`krumah mmb.Bati 01 BP 4883 Ouaga 01Tel Office: 22650301024/25Email: [email protected]@ethiopianairlines.com

BuRunDiAvenue De La Victorie No. 09PO Box 573, BujumburaTel : 257 226820/226038APT: 257 229842Mobile: 257 78841844Email: [email protected]

CAMEROOnRue Tobie Kuoh Bonanjo, B.P 1326 DoualaTelephone – reservation desk: 00237 33 43 02 46; Area Manager direct line: 00237 33 43 02 64; Fax line: 00237 33 43 01 67; Mobile Area Manager for Cameroon: 00237 77 93 79 29; AIRPORT OFFICE Tel: 00237 33 43 37 30; Cell: 00237 77 11 77 29

CAnADA1027 Yonge Street, Suite 106, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 2K9, CanadaTel: 416 922 9989 Fax: 416 922 1731 [email protected]

Euro link Ltd., Address : 1027 Yonge Street, 1st Floor, Toronto, ON , M4W 2K9, CanadaPhone : +1 (416) 922 9989 Fax : +1 (416) 922 1371Toll Free : 1 855 269 0362Email : [email protected]

CEnTRAL AFRiCA REPuBLiCBangui, Ethiopian Airlines Avenue B.Boganda C/O Africa DiscoveryTel: 0023670551111/00236722511110023675372760Email: [email protected]

ChADAvenue Charles De GaulePO Box 989, N’djamenaCTO Tel: 235 2523143/2523027Tel: 235 523143/523027ATO Tel: 235 2522599APT: 235 522599Mobile: 235 6 6896226

ChinAL203 China World Tower 2, China WorldTrade Centre No.1 Jianguomenwai Ave.Beijing (100004)Tel: 8610 65050314/5/65069692Fax: 8610 65054120APT Tel: 8610 64591156APT Fax: 8610 64599445Email: [email protected]

Guangzhou World Trade Centre Complex13th Floor, Room No. 1303-1305Huan Shi Dong Road, ChinaCTO Tel: 8620-87621101/0120/0836Fax: 8620 87620837APT Tel/Fax: 8620 36067405Email: [email protected]

COnGO, DEMOCRATiC REPuBLiCBoulevard du 30 Juin No. 1525Aforia Building-1st Floor Gombe, KinshasaCTO Tel: 243 817 006 585/810 884 000APT Mobile: 243 817 006 589Email: [email protected]@[email protected]

COnGO, REPuBLiC Avenue Foch, Brazzaville PO Box 14125Tel: 242-22 281 0766 Email: [email protected]

COTE D’ivOiRE Avenue Chardy Immeuble Le ParisPO Box 01 BP 5897 ABJ 01,AbidjanCTO Tel: 00 225 2021933220215538/20219430Fax: 00 225 20219025CTO Mobile: 225 05061583APT Tel: 225 21278819APT Mobile: 225 05063294CTO Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

DJiBOuTiBld Administrateur Bernard DjiboutiRepublique de DjiboutiTel: 00 253 35 42 35Mobile 815512Republique de DjiboutiEmail: [email protected]: www.ethiopianairlines.com

Rue De Marseilles PO Box 90, DjiboutiTel: (253) 341216Mobile: 815479Fax: (253)350599Email: [email protected]

EGyPT3ARifat Saleh Tawfik off Farid SemeikaHigaz-Al Nozha HelipolisPO Box 807, Ataba, CairoTel: 0800 0000 411(Reservations 24 hours)Tel: 202-2621 4934 (Admin)Fax: 202 2621 4934APT: 202 2265 4398Cargo: 20 10 6698255Email: [email protected]: [email protected]: [email protected]

EquiTORiAL GuinEAEquatorial Guinea, MalaboIndependence AvenueAdmin Tel: 00240222657390Email: [email protected] Tel: 00240333090588Fax: 00240333090593Email: [email protected] Manager Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

EThiOPiAMain City Ticket Office Churchill RoadPO Box 1755, Addis AbabaTel: 251 11 5517000/511931251 11 6656666 (Reservation)APT Tel: 251 11 5178320Fax: 251 11 6611474

FRAnCEEthiopian Airlines area office66 Avenue des champs-Elysées75008 Paris - FrancePhone: 33 1 53 892102 and0 825 826 135 (ticketing)Fax: 33 1 53 771303Email: [email protected]

Ethiopian Airlines CDG Airport officeRoissy Charles de Gaulle Airport – Terminal 2Phone: +33 1 74 37 04 80MAS: +33 6 70 81 90 24Email: [email protected]

GABOnQuartier London Rue OgouarouwePlaque No. 14 PO Box 12802, LibrevilleTel: 241 760144/45APT Tel: 05316666Fax: 241 760146CTO Tel: 741315CTO Tel: 241 741315

GERMAnyKaiserStrasse 77, 60329 Frankfurt Am MainCTO Tel: 49-69-770673052CTO Fax: 49-69-7706732018CTO Email: [email protected]@aviareps.com

APT: Frankfurt Flughafen, PO Box 750254APT Tel: 49-(0)69 6976 9790APT Fax: 49-(0)69691945APT Email: [email protected]

GhAnAKwame Nkrumah Avenue, Cocoa House,Ground Floor PO Box 3600, AccraCTO: Tel 233 302 664856/57/58Fax: 233 302 673938Mobile: 233 20 2011132Email: [email protected] Tel: 233 302 775168/778993/233 302 776171 ext. 1322/1324Mobile: 233 20 2013588Email: [email protected]

hOnG KOnGRm 1102 Lippo Sun Plaza 28 Canton Road,Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong KongTel: 852 2117 0233Fax: 852 2117 1811APT: 852 31508122APT Fax: 852 31508125SITA: HKGKKET, HKGAPETEmail: [email protected]

Shop no. 2 – 5 , Chintamani Plaza, Ground Floor, Andheri Kurla RoadAndheri (East), Mumbai – 400 099Toll Free : 1800 103 9933 / 0124- 4845900Admin : 022-22163797Sales : 022- 22162150Accounts : 022- 22155667Email : [email protected] Ticket Office: [email protected] Sales: [email protected] Accounts: [email protected] Admin: [email protected]

New Delhi (APT) Toll Free No: 1800 103 9933Tel: 91 11 2331202/0091 11 2331203CTO: 91 11 2331204ATO: 91 11 25654872Fax: 91 11 25655710Email: [email protected]

iSRAEL1 Ben Yehuda Street Room 2016, Tel AvivCTO Tel: 972 3 797 1405Fax: 972 3 516 0574Email: [email protected] Tel: 972 3 9754096APT Fax: 972 3 9754097Email: [email protected] Tel: 972-3-9724332CGO Fax: 972-3-9731082Email: [email protected]

iTALyPiazza Barberini 52 00187 Rome, ItalyCTO Tel: 39 06 42011199Call center access Tel No: 06 45230459Tel: 3906 4200 9220Fax: 3906 481 9377APT: 3906 6501 0621APT Fax: 3906 6501 0621CGO: 3906 65954113Email: [email protected]@ethiopianairlines.it

Milan Address Via Albricci, 9 20122 MilanTel: +39 02 8056562Fax: +39 02 72010638Email: [email protected]

KEnyABruce House Muindi Mbingu StreetPO Box 42901-00100, NairobiTel: Res: +254 20311507/544;+254 723786649/734 666066APT: 254 20 822236/822311Fax: 254 20 2219007Email: [email protected]@ethiopianairlines.comAirport: [email protected]

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uGAnDACargo: Freight In Time Ltd., PO Box 70942Kampala, UgandaTel: 256 0774 898075, Fax: 256 414 223996Email: [email protected]

uniTED KinGDOMCargo: Air Liaison Ltd - Heavyweight Air Express GroupTel: 44-1753 210 008, Fax: 44-208 831 9309,Email: [email protected]

uniTED ARAB EMiRATESABU DHABISalem Travel Agency, bun Dhabi, UAETel: 97126273333/6218000, Fax: 009712-6211155, Email: [email protected]

DUBAIPassenger & Cargo: Asian Air Travel & Tour Agency, N.R.L Group bldg.AlGharhoud, Dubai, UAETel: 009714 2826322, Fax: 009714 2825727, Email: [email protected]

uniTED STATES OF AMERiCACargo: Heavy Weight Air Express (HW) Toll Free No: 800 445 2733, Tel: 630 595 2323/571 480 5200, Fax: 630 595 3232, Email: [email protected]

vEnEzuELAAviarepsTel: 58 212 2866951, Fax: 58 212 2866951

viETnAMHai Au Building (11th Floor) 39b Truong Son Str., Tan Banh Dist Ho Chi Monh City VietnamTel: 84835472487, Fax: 84835472481-86Email: [email protected]

Vector Aviation Co. Ltd Hai Au Building (11th Floor), 39B Truong Son Str.,Tan Binh Dist,HO CHI MINH City,VeitnamTel: 848 3547 2487, Fax: 848 3547 2481-86

yEMEnMarib Travel & Tourism, Ali Abdul Mughni Street, Sanaa,YemenTel: 9671-274199, Fax: 9671-271803Email: [email protected]

zAMBiACargo: EAS Zambia Ltd Bid Air Cargo, Kenneth Kaunda International Airport, PO Box 37287 Lusaka Tel: 27 11230460021, Fax: 27865910066

zAnziBARPassenger & Cargo: MARHABA HOTELS TRAVELS& TOURS LTDTel: 255 24 2231527-28Email: [email protected]

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Cargo: Freight In TimeJKIA Cargo village, 2nd AvenueBox 41852-00100 Nairobi, KenyaTel: 254 20-827480/827044/827248Email: [email protected]@ethiopiancargo-kenya.com

TSS Tower, Nkrumah RoadPO Box 94600-80115, Mombasa, KenyaTel: Res: +254 41 2319977/78/79APT: +254 41 2011199Cel: +254 714 618989Email: [email protected]@[email protected]

LEBAnOnBeirut Gefinor Center Bloc-B, Clemenceau St.Tel: 961 1 752846/7Fax: 961 1 752846/7Email: [email protected] Tel: 961 1 629814Email: [email protected]

MALAWiKenyatta Drive, Bisnowaty CentreTel: 00265 1771002/1308/6003/6001/2031/6004Fax: 01 772 013ATO Fax: 01 700 782Email: [email protected]@[email protected]@sdvmalawi.com

MALiSquare Patrice LumumbaPO Box 1841, BamakoTel: 00 223 20 22 2088Fax: 00 223 20 22 6036APT Mobile: 00 223 66 799 208Email: [email protected]

MOzAMBiquEAv. 25 de Setembro No. 1211Tel: 258 21 308067/9, 21 325736Fax: 258 21 303 596

niGERiACVC Building 3, Idowu Taylor, VictoriaIsland, Lagos, Nigeria PO Box 1602Tel: 234 1 7744711/2Fax: 234 1 4616297APT: 234 1 7744710/7751921/3Email: [email protected]@[email protected]

Airport Office, Aviation HouseMurtala Mohammed International Airport,Ikeja LagosTel: 234 1 7744710Fax: 234 1 2711655Email: [email protected]

Sheraton Abuja HotelNo. 1 Ladi Kwali Way, Maitema, AbujaFederal Capital Territory Suite No 173Tel: 234 92906844/234 92904941Email: [email protected];ABVCTO@ Ethiopianairlines.com;ABVADMN@ Ethiopianairlines.com

Airport Office -ABV: Ethiopian Airlines,Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport,Abuja-NigeriaTel: 234 92903852, 234 92902761Email: [email protected];[email protected];[email protected]

Ethiopian Cargo LOS-office Nahco CargoComplex MMIA Ikeja LagosTel Mobile: 234 7034065669

OMAnMuscat, Ruwi, MBD Area, PO BOX 962, Muscat, Postal code 100 Sultanate of OmanCell: +968 93891448 Tel: +968 24816565Fax: +968 24815815 Email: [email protected]

RWAnDAUnion trade center (UTC) buildingFirst floor, office No. 25CTO Tel: 250252570440/42,2502525755045Fax: 252570441Mobile: 250788562469 (Area Manager)Email: [email protected]@ethiopianairlines.comAPT Tel: 2502525100000Mobile: 250-788595536/788426164/788517905/788828865Email: [email protected]@ethiopianairlines.com

SAuDi ARABiAMedina Road, Adham CenterPO Box 8913, Jeddah 21492Tel: 9662 6512365/6614/9609Fax: 9662 6516670APT: 9662 6853064/196APT Fax: 9662-685316CGO Tel/Fax: 9662 6851041Email: [email protected]

Jeddah AirportFax: 966 2 6853196Mobile: 966 504301358Email: [email protected]

Jeddah Cargo OfficeTel: 966 2 6850756 / 6851041Fax: 966 2 6851041Email: [email protected]

Riyadh Ticket or Town OfficeEmail: [email protected]: 966 505217168

Dammam, Silver Tower Building,King Abdul Aziz Street, Al KhobarTel: 966 (3) 8984696, Fax: 966 (3) 8991539Cell: 966 0559540076Email: [email protected]

SEnEGALImmeuble La Rotonde, Rue Dr. ThezePO Box 50800, CP 18524 DKR RPTel: 221 33 823 5552/54Fax: 221 33 823 5541Apt Tel: 221 33 820 9396/5077Email: [email protected]

SOMALi LAnDCI Maarat al Khayr BuildingTel: 252 2 520681/528445Mobile: 252 2 4427575Email: [email protected]

SOuTh AFRiCA156 BRAM FISCHER DRIVE2nd Floor Holiday House – RandburgCTO Tel: 27 11 7815950CTO Fax: 27 11 7816040APT Tel: 27 11 3903819APT Fax: 27 11 3943438CTO Email: [email protected] [email protected]

SWEDEnKungsgatan 37, SE-11156 StockholmTel: 46 0 8 440 0060/ 46 0 8 440 2900ATO: 46 8 59360170CTO: 46 8 4402900/4400060Fax: 46 0 8 206622Cell: 0046 709556073APT: 46 859360170Email: [email protected]@telia.com

SuDAn2 Square 2b Khartoum east Parlamanstreet, El Sheikh Mustefa El AminBldg Khartoum, SudanTel: 249 1 83762063/88Fax: 2491 83788428APT: 2491 8790991Email: [email protected]@ethiopianairlines.com

Juba South Sudan Airport- Ministry Road, Panorama BuildingCel: +211 956212301/ +211 955060355Fax: 249 811 823600Email: [email protected] [email protected]

Malakal Ethiopian Airlines South SudanHotel Room No 02 MalkalTel: 00249(0)955722506 VivacellFax: 00249(0)920698951 MTN

TAnzAniAT.D.F.L Building Ohio StreetPO Box 3187, Dar-es-SalaamTel: 255 22 2117063 65/2125443Fax: 255 22 2115875Mobile: 255 754 285 899786 110 066Area Manager: 255 786 285 899Email: [email protected]@ethiopianairlines.comDar APT Tel: 255-22 2844243Mobile: 255 786285898Email: [email protected]

Boma Road, PO Box 93 Arusha, TanzaniaCTO: 255 27 2506167 - 2504231, 2509904TSM Mobile: 255-782-450224Email: [email protected]@ethiopianairlines.comKilimanjaro Airport: 255 27 2554159Email: [email protected]

ThAiLAnD140 One Pacific Bldg, Unit 1807 18th Floor,Sukhumvit Road Klongtoey, BangkokCTO Tel: 66 0 26534366/7Fax: 66 0 26534370Email: [email protected]@[email protected]

Suvarnabhumi Airport 2nd Flr, Unit Z2-016,Airlines Operation Bldg (Airport Office)APT Tel: 66 0 21343062/3/4APT Fax: 66 0 21343060Email: [email protected]

General Sales Agent (Cargo Only)Tel: 66 0 22379207/8/9Fax: 66 0 22379200Email: [email protected]

TOGOHotel Palm Beach, 1 Rue KomorePO Box 12923CTO Tel: 228 22 21 70 74/ 22 21 87 38CTO Fax: 228 22 22 18 32APT Tel: 228 22 26 30 39/22822361240Ext. 4313/4517Email: [email protected]@[email protected]

uGAnDAPlot 1 Kimathi Avenue, PO Box 3591 KampalaTel: 4254796, 4345577,4345577/8, 4345118Fax: 4231455EntebbeTel: 4320570, 4321130

uniTED ARAB EMiRATESFlat 202, Pearl Bldg, Beniyas StreetPO Box 7140, DubaiTel: 9714 2237963/87Fax: 9714 2273306APT: 9714 2166833/1833/2161833APT Fax: 9714 2244841/2822655CGO: 9714 2822880/2163813CGO Fax: 9714 2822655CTO Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

uniTED KinGDOMCity office: 1 Dukes Gate, Action LaneLondon, W4 5DXTel: 44-208 987 9086 (admin)44-0800 635 0644 (reservations)Fax: 44-208 747 9339Email: [email protected]

Airport Office: Room 238, East WingTerminal 3 London Heathrow, AirportMiddlesex, TW6 1JTTel: 44-208 745 4234/35Fax: 44-208 745 7936Email: [email protected]

uniTED STATES OF AMERiCAAirport Office Dulles International AirportPO Box 16855 Washington, DC 20041Toll Free No: 800 4452733Tel: 703 572 6809, 703 572 8740Fax: 703 572 8738Email: [email protected]

Reservation, Ticketing and CustomerRelations 277 South Washington St.Suite 120 Alexandria, VA 22314Toll Free No: 800 445 2733Tel: 703 682 0569Fax: 703 682 0573Email: [email protected]

zAMBiALusaka CTO Address Indo Zambia BankBuilding Off Cairo Road, Plot No. 6907,PO Box 38392, LusakaDirect Tel: 260 211 236401/02/03Fax: 260 211 235644Mobile: 260 955 236401/260 979 821971Email: [email protected]@[email protected]

APT AddressLusaka International AirportPO Box 38392, Lusaka ZambiaTel: 260 211 271141Email: [email protected]

zAnziBARMalindi opposite Ijimaa MosqueTel: 255 774417070, 777667665Email: [email protected]@ethiopianairlines.com

ziMBABWECabs Center, 4th Floor CNRJason Moyo Avenue 2nd St.PO Box 1332, HarareTel: 263 4790705/6/700735Fax: 263 4795216, APT: 263 4575191Email: [email protected]@ethiopianairlines.comCountry Name Call Center NumbersBahrain 973-16199205

Belgium 32 28948303

Egypt 800 000 0411/202-21600-006

France 0800901031

Germany 8001818982

hong Kong 800905629

india 18001039933/0124-4845900

israel 972 3763 1052

italy 39-0645230459

Lebanon 00961 142 7627 code 6247

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Saudi Arabia 800 814 0018

South Africa 0800984023

South China 108001401619/86-4001-589689

Sweden 46-850513549

Thailand 18001562069708

united Arab Emirates (UAE) 8 000 3570 2401

united Kingdom 08006350644

united States of America 1800 445 2733

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enTerTainmenT

Scrat's nutty pursuit of

the cursed acorn, which

he's been after since

the dawn of time, has

world-changing consequences — a

continental cataclysm that triggers

the greatest adventure of all for

Manny, Diego and Sid. In the wake

of these upheavals, Sid reunites

with his cantankerous Granny,

and the herd encounters a ragtag

menagerie of seafaring pirates

determined to stop them from

returning home.

pg / 92 minutes / ray romano, denis leary, John leguizamo

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iCE AGE: COnTinEnTAL DRiFTScrat’s nutty pursuit of the cursed acorn, which he’s been after since the dawn of time, has world-changing consequences — a continental cataclysm that triggers the greatest adventure of all for Manny, Diego and Sid. In the wake of these upheavals, Sid reunites with his cantankerous Granny, and the herd encounters a ragtag menagerie of seafaring pirates determined to stop them from returning home. PG / 92 minutes / Ray Romano, Denis Leary, John Leguizamo

PROMEThEuS Ridley Scott, director of Alien and Blade Runner, returns to the genre he helped define. With Prometheus, he creates a groundbreaking mythology in which a team of explorers discover a clue to the origins of mankind on Earth, leading them on a thrilling journey to the darkest corners of the universe. There, they must fight a terrifying battle to save the future of the human race. R / 123 minutes / Noomi Rapace, Logan Marshall-Green, Michael Fassbender

ThunDERSTRuCKNBA superstar Kevin Durant plays himself in this action-packed family film about a basketball star who switches talent with a klutzy 16-year-old fan. When Brian magically switches basketball skills with his hero, Kevin Durant, he becomes the star of his high school team, while Kevin Durant suddenly can’t make a shot to save his life. But with the playoffs approaching, Brian learns that being a true winner means working hard at your own game, and he tries to make things right in time to prevent a catastrophic end to his hero’s season. PG / 90 minutes / Kevin Durant, Taylor Gray, James Belushi

2 DAyS in nEW yORKHip talk-radio host and journalist Mingus and his French photographer girlfriend, Marion, live cosily in a New York apartment with their cat and two young children from previous relationships. But when Marion’s jolly father, her oversexed sister and her sister’s outrageous boyfriend unceremoniously descend upon them for an overseas visit, it initiates two unforgettable days of family mayhem. The visitors push every button in the couple’s relationship, truly putting it to the test. How will the couple fare when the French come to New York? R / 95 minutes / Julie Delpy, Chris Rock, Albert Delpy

RunAWAy JuRyThree people attempt to bend justice for their own purposes in this drama based on the best-selling novel by John Grisham. PG-13 / 127 minutes / John Cusack, Rachel Weisz, Gene Hackman

ABRAhAM LinCOLn: vAMPiRE hunTERVisionary filmmakers Tim Burton and Timur Bekmambetov reinvent the time-honored genre and present the terrifying creatures of the night as they were meant to be experienced — as fierce, visceral, intense and bloodthirsty. Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter brings to the screen the secret life of our nation’s favorite president...as history’s greatest hunter of the undead. R / 104 minutes / Benjamin Walker, Rufus Sewell, Dominic Cooper

ThE MAGiC OF BELLE iSLEReuniting with director Rob Reiner from the hit film, The Bucket List, Freeman plays Monte Wildhorn, a famous Western novelist whose struggle with alcoholism has sapped his passion for writing. He takes a lakeside cabin for the summer in picturesque Belle Isle, and befriends the family nextdoor — an attractive single mom (Madsen) and her young daughters — who help him find inspiration again. VOD December Blockbusters. PG / 109 minutes / Morgan Freeman, Virginia Madsen, Madeline Carroll

ThE WATChFour everyday suburban guys come together as an excuse to escape their humdrum lives one night a week. But when they accidentally discover that their town has become overrun with aliens posing as ordinary suburbanites, they have no choice but to save their neighbourhood, and the world, from total extermination. R / 101 minutes / Ben Stiller, Vince Vaughn, Jonah Hill

BiGWhen a boy wishes to be big at a magic wish machine, he wakes up the next morning and finds himself in an adult body literally overnight. PG / 104 minutes / Tom Hanks, Elizabeth Perkins, Robert Loggia

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hOuSEFuLL 2Four fathers, four daughters and four prospective son-in-laws live in the same house. Each father wants his daughter to marry the richest son-in-law; each daughter thinks she is marrying the richest son-in-law; while each son-in-law pretends to be the richest. R / 120 minutes / Akshay Kumar, Asin, John Abraham

DAniELLADaniella is an aspiring rapper who has toiled for years in the studio with the support of her overenthusiastic and loyal manager. She dreams of superstardom, but to no avail, until one of her friends makes her an offer she can-not refuse. R / 110 minutes / Mercy Johnson, Angela Okorie, Walter Anga

DAnGEROuS EMOTiOnHe’s in trouble already with the woman who brought him out of the slum; will she concede and allow him to continue with her daughter? Will the daughter be able to accept the fact that her mother’s ex is her husband to be? Check out this big controversy. R / 125 minutes / Clarion Chukwura, Desmond Elliot, Silvia Eguakhide


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SPiRiT OF A PRinCESSThe myth exists that the prosperity of a kingdom mysteriously depends on whoever marries the princess. This knowledge interweaves the lives of three brave men and an obsessed suitor with that of the princess’ as they undertake the daring task of achieving the almost impossible. R / 108 minutes / Kenneth Okonkwo, Ugezu J Ugezu, Chika Ike

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ThE DARK KniGhT RiSESIt has been eight years since Batman vanished into the night, turning from hero to fugitive. Assum-ing the blame for the death of D.A. Harvey Dent, the Dark Knight sacrificed everything for what he and Commissioner Gordon both hoped was the greater good. For a time the lie worked, as criminal activity in Gotham City was crushed under the weight of the anti-crime Dent Act. But everything will change with the arrival of a cunning cat burglar with a mysterious agenda. Far more dangerous, however, is the emergence of Bane, a masked terrorist whose ruthless plans for Gotham drive Bruce out of his self-imposed exile. But even if he dons the cape and cowl again, Batman may be no match for Bane. PG-13 / 164 minutes / Christian Bale, Tom Hardy, Anne Hathaway

SMiTTyA positive, feel-good family film about a 13-year-old boy and his dog. To prevent Ben from getting into trouble, his mom sends him to his grandfather’s farm for the summer. There, he falls in love with a smart dog and befriends a wise neighbor. Ben soon learns life lessons about friendship, family and responsibility, and has the most memorable summer of his life. PG / 96 minutes / Mira Sorvino, Peter Fonda, Lou Gossett, Jr.

iCE AGE: COnTinEnTAL DRiFTScrat’s nutty pursuit of the cursed acorn, which he’s been after since the dawn of time, has world-changing consequences — a continental cataclysm that triggers the greatest adventure of all for Manny, Diego and Sid. In the wake of these upheavals, Sid reunites with his cantankerous Granny, and the herd encounters a ragtag menagerie of seafaring pirates determined to stop them from returning home. PG / 92 minutes / Ray Romano, Denis Leary, John Leguizamo

hOME ALOnEHome Alone is the highly successful and beloved family comedy about a young boy named Kevin who is accidentally left behind when his family takes off for a vacation in France over the holiday season. PG / 103 minutes / Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern

ThE WATChFour everyday suburban guys come together as an excuse to escape their humdrum lives one night a week. But when they accidentally discover that their town has become overrun with aliens posing as ordinary suburbanites, they have no choice but to save their neighbourhood, and the world, from total extermination. R / 101 minutes / Ben Stiller, Vince Vaughn, Jonah Hill

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RuBy SPARKSCalvin is a young novelist who achieved phenomenal success early in his career but is now struggling with his writing — as well as his romantic life. Finally, he makes a breakthrough and creates a character named Ruby who inspires him. When Calvin finds Ruby in the flesh, sitting on his couch about a week later, he is completely flabbergasted that his words have turned into a living, breathing person.R / 104 minutes / Paul Dano, Zoe Kazan, Annette Bening

DiARy OF A WiMPy KiD: DOG DAySDuring his summer vacation, “Wimpy Kid” Greg Heffley, the hero of the phenomenally successful book series, hatches a plan to pretend he has a job at a ritzy country club — which fails to keep him away from the season’s dog days, including embarrassing mishaps at a public pool and a camping trip that goes horribly wrong. PG / 94 minutes / Zachary Gordon, Robert Capron, Devon Bostick

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GEnTLEMEn PREFER BLOnDES Two singers, best friends Lorelei Lee and Dorothy Shaw, travel to Paris pursued by a private detective hired by Lorelei’s fiancé’s disapproving father to keep an eye on her, a rich, enamored old man and many other doting admirers. 91 mins / Comedy/Musical / PG / Jane Russell, Marilyn Monroe

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AGnEEPAThIn a small Indian village, Mandwa, Vijay Dinanath Chauhan is taught by his principled father about the path of fire — Agneepath. His life is completely shattered when the evil drug dealer Kancha hangs his father to death. Vijay leaves for Bombay with his pregnant mother and has only one mission in life — to come back to Mandwa and bring back the glory of his father's name. In Bombay, 12-year-old Vijay is taken under the wings of the city gang lord, Rauf Lala. R / 105 minutes / Hrithik Roshan, Sanjay Dutt, Rishi Kapoor

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inGEniOuSRemember the old saying “That’s so crazy it might just work”? Two guys bet their futures on a notion that cliché seems to have been created to describe in this comedy-drama from director Jeffrey Balsmeyer. Both Matt and Sam have a strong imaginative streak and a notion that they’re going to strike it rich some day by inventing a gadget that will take the world by storm. Unfortunately, they lack both luck and business savvy; when Matt and Sam come up with a saleable idea for a dog watch, it gets swiped from under them by Newkin, a salesman who is seriously short on scruples, and it’s only the latest in a long series of schemes that have gone wrong for them. R / 93 minutes / Dallas Roberts, Jeremy Renner and Ayelet Zurer

TRiCKS OF WOMEnShe loved her husband but there were too many distractions and she fell for a trick, which put her under pressure to live in lies and deceit. R / 138 minutes / Omotola Jolade, Desmond Elliot, Jude Ezenwa


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GOLDFinGER Bond is back and his next mission takes him to Fort Knox, where Auric Goldfinger and his henchman are planning to raid Fort Knox and obliterate the world economy. To save the world once again, Bond will need to become friends with Goldfinger, dodge killer hats and avoid Goldfinger’s personal pilot, the sexy Pussy Galore. She might not have feelings for Bond, but will 007 help her change her mind? 110 mins / Action, Crime, Thriller / PG 13 / Sean Connery, Honor Blackman

WALL STREETAn impatient young stockbroker tries to rise to the top by adopting the credo “greed is good” from his mentor, only to find his life falling to pieces in the process. 125 mins / Drama / R / Michael Douglas, Charlie Sheen, Daryl Hannah

GEnTLEMEn PREFER BLOnDES Two singers, best friends Lorelei Lee and Dorothy Shaw, travel to Paris pursued by a private detective hired by Lorelei’s fiancé’s disapproving father to keep an eye on her, a rich, enamored old man and many other doting admirers. 91 mins / Comedy/Musical / PG / Jane Russell, Marilyn Monroe

ROMAnCinG ThE STOnE A romance writer sets off to Colombia to ransom her kidnapped sister, and soon finds herself in the middle of a dangerous adventure. 106 mins / Thriller/Adventure / PG / Michael Douglas, Kathleen Turner

ThE GODFAThER The Godfather is a 1972 American epic crime film directed by Francis Ford Coppola, based on the 1969 novel by Mario Puzo. The film stars Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan, Robert Duvall, Sterling Hayden, John Marley, Richard Conte and Diane Keaton. Spanning the years 1945 to 1955, it chronicles the experiences of the Italian American Corleone family. The Godfather received Academy Awards for Best Picture, Best Actor and Best Adapted Screenplay. 176 mins / Criime/Drama / R / Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, Diane Keaton, Robert Duvall

ThE SOunD OF MuSiC A woman leaves an Austrian convent to become a governess to the children of a Naval officer widower and so begins one of the most romantic and intriguing dramas ever to grace the silver screen. 174 mins / Musical/ Romance / G / Julie Andrews, Christopher Plummer, Eleanor Parker

RunAWAy JuRy A juror on the inside and a woman on the outside manipulate a court trial involving a major gun manufacturer. 127 mins / Drama / PG 13 / John Cusack, Gene Hackman, Rachel Weisz

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MAuSAM A war, religious conflicts and misunderstandings create obstacles for a couple of different faiths. India / 156 mins / Drama / R / Hindi / Shahid Kapoor, Sonam Kapoor, Anupam Kher

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ROCKSTAR An uninhibited youth woos the hottest about-to-be-married college girl. He rises to become a rock-star — then self-destructs. India / 159 mins / Drama, Musical / R / Hindi / Ranbir Kapoor, Nargis Fakhri, Shammi Kapoor

RA OnE A video game developer’s world spirals out of control when his shape-shifting indestructible virtual creation becomes all too real. India / 156 mins / Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi / R / Hindi / Shah Rukh Khan, Kareena Kapoor, Arjun Rampal

My MOThER’S TEARS Her father was a greedy man and wants his daughter to marry someone who has money, not minding whether the person loves the daughter or not. Nigeria / 67 mins / Drama / R / Nigerian / Pete Edochie, Tony Umez

Why ME FAThER He has pushed his daughter to the extreme with constant demands and a greedy attitude. His greed has killed his daughter. Nigeria / 54 mins / Drama, Thriller / R / Nigerian / Pete Edochie, Tony Umez

PAy AS yOu GO A man has a happy family but it is when he had a phone that he starts misbehaving. His families thought he was mad and take him to a psychiatric hospital. Did he come out of the hospital alive? Nigeria / 55 mins / Drama / R / Nigerian / John Okafor

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hOME ALOnEThe highly successful and beloved family comedy about a young boy named Kevin who is accidentally left behind when his family takes off for a vacation over the holiday season. PG / 103 minutes / Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern

Like MikeA 14-year-old orphan becomes an NBA superstar after trying on a pair of sneakers with the faded initials "M.J." inside. PG / 99 mins / Bow Wow, Jonathan Lipnicki, Morris Chestnut

Cheaper By The DozenWith his wife doing a book tour, a father of 12 must handle a new job and his unstable brood. PG / 98 mins / Steve Martin, Bonnie Hunt, Hilary Duff


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Pilot Globe GuidesEpisode: East African Islands / 30 minutesFollow our presenters through this mesmerizing show that will take you on a trip to some of the best islands the east coast of Africa has to offer. From Zanzibar, Ian Wright unfolds the true history of the slave trade as well as samples some of the area’s culinary delicacies.

Dolphin DaysEpisode: 1 / 30 minutesFollows two pods of dolphins; one in the clear waters of the Bahamas and the other in the captive environment of a research center in Florida.

Animal BattlegroundsEpisode: Coast / 30 minutesFrom the open oceans, to the grass-lands, “Animal Battlegrounds” fea-tures breathtaking cinematography, providing a unique insight into how animals utilize their environment to ensure their survival.

Treks in a Wild WorldEpisode: Trekking in Gabon / 30 minutesHolly Morris travels to the West African country of Gabon, one of the best places in the world to go trek-king in the rainforest. Gabon is mostly rainforest, and uniquely in Africa, 13 national parks were created simulta-neously in 2002, protecting over 10 percent of the land. Holly visits two of the national parks.

Going ApeEpisode: Battlefront / 30 minutesHunted for their meat, what does the future hold for a troop of orphaned apes in Cameroon?

All Star DealersEpisode: Selling Dennis Rodman / 30 minutesRichie Russek sits down with Den-nis Rodman to get his blessing.

Cake BossEpisode: Ice-ing on the Cake 30 minutesBuddy and his kids go on a tour of Blue Sky Studios, home to the creators of Ice Age, for a sneak peak of their latest movie. But the fun has just begun as he must also sculpt a frosty cake inspired by the movie, complete with a pirate ship that floats!

Africa Business ReportEpisode: Kenya / 30 minutesPirates in the Indian Ocean have been plaguing the region’s shipping lanes. What has this meant for trade through East Africa’s biggest port, Mombasa? Egon Cossou tours the port, speaks to the general manager and gets the views of a leading analyst.

Globe TrekkerEpisode: South Africa and Lesotho / 30 minutesDestination Guides begins its jour-ney in the cosmopolitan city of Cape Town on the West Coast of South Africa. The townships in Cape Town are the scene of much history and political strife. We explore a Cape Town township and visit a Sangoma – a South African faith healer.

World’s Toughest Expeditions with James CracknellEpisode: The Lost City of Z / 60 minutesJames Cracknell investigates the mysterious disappearance of one of the world’s most famous Amazo-nian jungle explorers, Colonel Percy Fawcett. In 1925, Fawcett vanished in the remote Xingu region of the largest tropical rainforest on Earth.

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new GirlEpisode: Pilot / 30 minutesJess Day is a young woman who, after discovering her long-term boyfriend is cheating on her, moves into a loft apartment with three male roommates — prickly bartender Nick, womanizer Schmidt and intense personal trainer Coach. The guys try to help Jess get back on her feet and into the dating world.

Raising hopeEpisode: Dead Tooth / 30 minutesWhen Jimmy returns to work, he hires Sabrina's cousin Shelley — a.k.a. “Dead Tooth” — to babysit Hope. Meanwhile, Burt tries to get Virginia to quit smoking.

Bob the BuilderEpisode: Scoop the Artist / 10 mins.The eternal philosophy of Bob, the ever friendly and helpful builder, is “Can we fix it? Yes, we can!”

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PinguEpisode: Pingu and the Apprentice Magician & Pingu’s Birthday / 10 mins.Pingu is a cheeky, charming, young penguin who spends all his time playing with his friends and family.

Blais OffEpisode: Blaisin Pizza / 30 minutesRichard Blais brings his revolutionary pizza creation to Patsy’s pizzeria in New York City.

Lie to MeEpisode: Moral Waiver / 60 minutesLightman’s team investigates cases involving a staff sergeant accused of raping a soldier and a star college basketball player accused of taking a bribe from a wealthy booster.

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BonesEpisode: The Couple in the Cave / 60 minutesWhen the remains of a couple are discovered in a cave at National Park, the team must piece together the identity of the man and the woman as well as solve the crime.

Pilot Globe GuidesEpisode: My Trips from Paris and Brussels / 30 minutesParis isn’t only a city of great food, great wine and great romance, it offers some great day trips. We first stop off at the Palace of Versailles, famously built by France’s unforget-table ruler Louis XIV and where Marie Antoinette lived until her arrest and final execution.

Barney and FriendsEpisode: Caring Hearts / 30 minutesIn their school project, the kids attach hearts with names of people they care about, on a bare tree. Barney helps the kids get a wide view of all the people who care about them.

Thomas and FriendsEpisode: A Blooming Mess / 10 mins.When Mavis does not say hello, Emily assumes she is sad and chuffs to the quarry to cheer her up with some new flowers.

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Tech Toys 360Episode: 9 / 30 minutesExplore Maserati’s GranTurismo, a sporty vehicle that combines captivating design and prestigious materials.

Last Man StandingEpisode: Last Baby Proof Standing / 30 minutesMike is outnumbered by his wife and daughters when they all agree that baby-proofing the house is a good idea. But soon Vanessa has second thoughts when she finds herself home by herself babysitting Boyd and can’t release the toilet seat’s complicated childproof latch. Meanwhile, Mike thinks it’s time for Mandy to earn her own money and gets her a job delivering pizzas — without first consulting Vanessa.


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iCE AGE: COnTinEnTAL DRiFTScrat’s nutty pursuit of the cursed acorn, which he’s been after since the dawn of time, has world-changing consequences — a continental cataclysm that triggers the greatest adventure of all for Manny, Diego and Sid. PG / 92 minutes / Ray Romano, Denis Leary, John Leguizamo

DiARy OF A WiMPy KiD: DOG DAySDuring his summer vacation, “Wimpy Kid” Greg Heffley hatches a plan to pretend he has a job at a ritzy country club — which fails, including embarrassing mishaps at a public pool and a camping trip that goes horribly wrong. PG / 94 minutes / Zachary Gordon, Robert Capron, Devon Bostick

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iCE AGE: COnTinEnTAL DRiFTScrat’s nutty pursuit of the cursed acorn, which he’s been after since the dawn of time, has world-changing consequences — a continental cataclysm that triggers the greatest adventure of all for Manny, Diego and Sid. PG / 92 minutes / Ray Romano, Denis Leary, John Leguizamo

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RunAWAy JuRyThree people attempt to bend justice for their own purposes in this drama based on the best-selling novel by John Grisham. PG-13 / 127 minutes / John Cusack, Rachel Weisz, Gene Hackman

GEnTLEMEn PREFER BLOnDESSecond-billed Marilyn Monroe is the blonde in question in this version of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes: Miss Lorelei Lee, whose philosophy is “diamonds are a girl’s best friend.” PG-13 / 91 minutes / Jane Russell, Marilyn Monroe, Charles Coburn

AGnEEPAThIn a small Indian village, Mandwa, Vijay Dinanath Chauhan is taught by his principled father about the path of fire — Agneepath. His life is completely shattered when the evil drug dealer Kancha hangs his father to death. R / 105 minutes / Hrithik Roshan, Sanjay Dutt, Rishi Kapoor

hOuSEFuLL 2Four fathers, four daughters and four prospective son-in-laws live in the same house. Each father wants his daughter to marry the richest son-in-law; each daughter thinks she is marrying the richest son-in-law; and each son-in-law pretends to be the richest. R / 120 minutes / Akshay Kumar, Asin, John Abraham

hOME ALOnEHome Alone is the highly successful and beloved family comedy about a young boy named Kevin who is accidentally left behind when his family takes off for a vacation in France over the holiday season. PG / 103 minutes / Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern

Lie to MeEpisode: Moral Waiver / 60 minutesLightman’s team investigates cases involving a staff sergeant accused of raping a soldier and a star college basketball player accused of taking a bribe from a wealthy booster.

Raising hopeEpisode: Dead Tooth / 30 minutesWhen Jimmy returns to work, he hires Sabrina's cousin Shelley — a.k.a. “Dead Tooth” — to babysit Hope. Meanwhile, Burt tries to get Virginia to quit smoking.

new GirlEpisode: Pilot / 30 minutesJess Day is a young woman who, after discov-ering her long-term boyfriend is cheating on her, moves into a loft apartment with three male roommates who try to help Jess get back on her feet and into the dating world.

Dolphin DaysEpisode: 1 / 30minutesFollows two pods of dolphins; one in the clear waters of the Bahamas and the other in the captive environment of a research center in Florida.

All Star DealersEpisode: Selling Dennis Rodman / 30 minutesRichie Russek sits down with Dennis Rodman to get his blessing.

Blais OffEpisode: Blaisin Pizza / 30 minutesRichard Blais brings his revolutionary pizza creation to Patsy’s pizzeria in New York City.

ThE MAGiC OF BELLE iSLEReuniting with director Rob Reiner, Freeman plays Monte Wildhorn, a famous Western novelist whose struggle with alcoholism has sapped his passion for writing. PG / 109 minutes / Morgan Freeman, Virginia Madsen, Madeline Carroll

ThE MAGiC OF BELLE iSLE (FREnCh)Please see movie information above.

iCE AGE: COnTinEnTAL DRiFT (FREnCh)Please see movie information above.

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Animal BattlegroundsEpisode: Coast / 30 minutesFrom the open oceans, to the grasslands, “Animal Battlegrounds” features breath-taking cinematography, providing a unique insight into how animals utilize their environ-ment to ensure their survival.


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ThunDERSTRuCKNBA superstar Kevin Durant plays himself in this action-packed family film about a basketball star who switches talent with a klutzy 16-year-old fan. PG / 90 minutes / Kevin Durant, Taylor Gray, James Belushi

DAniELLADaniella is an aspiring rapper who has toiled for years in the studio with the support of her overenthusiastic and loyal manager. She dreams of superstardom, but to no avail, until one of her friends makes her an offer she cannot refuse. Daniella allows her friend to make the ultimate sacrifice. Unfortunately her rise to the top is marred by the dissatisfaction of those closest to her. R / 110 minutes / Mercy Johnson, Angela Okorie, Walter Anga

inGEniOuSRemember the old saying “That’s so crazy it might just work”? Two guys bet their futures on a notion that cliché seems to have been created to describe in this comedy-drama from director Jeffrey Balsmeyer. R / 93 minutes / Dallas Roberts, Jeremy Renner and Ayelet Zurer

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2 DAyS in nEW yORKRadio host and journalist Mingus and his French photographer girlfriend, Marion, live cosily in a New York apartment with their two young children. But when Marion’s jolly father, her oversexed sister and outrageous boyfriend unceremoniously descend upon them, it initiates two unforgettable days of family mayhem. R / 95 minutes / Julie Delpy, Chris Rock, Albert Delpy

SPiRiT OF A PRinCESSThe myth exists that the prosperity of a kingdom mysteriously depends on whoever marries the princess. This knowledge inter-weaves the lives of three brave men and an obsessed suitor with that of the princess’ as they undertake the daring task of achieving the almost impossible, all in a bid to secure the future of their land. R / 108 minutes / Ken-neth Okonkwo, Ugezu J Ugezu, Chika Ike

TRiCKS OF WOMEnShe loved her husband, but there were too many distractions and she fell for a trick, which put her under pressure to live in lies and deceit. How long will she continue in this? R / 138 minutes / Omotola Jolade, Desmond Elliot, Jude Ezenwa

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AFRiCA BuSinESS REPORTEpisode: Kenya / 30 minutesPirates in the Indian Ocean have been plaguing the region’s shipping lanes. What has this meant for trade through East Africa’s biggest port, Mombasa? Egon Cossou tours the port, speaks to the general manager and gets the views of a leading analyst.

LAST MAn STAnDinGEpisode: Last Baby Proof Standing / 30 minutesMike is outnumbered by his wife and daughters when they all agree that baby-proofing the house is a good idea. But soon Vanessa has second thoughts when she finds herself home by herself babysitting Boyd and can't release the toilet seat’s complicated childproof latch. Meanwhile, Mike thinks it’s time for Mandy to earn her own money and gets her a job delivering pizzas — without first consulting Vanessa.

WORLD’S TOuGhEST EXPEDiTiOnS WiTh JAMES CRACKnELLEpisode: The Lost City of Z / 60 minutesJames Cracknell investigates the mysterious disappearance of one of the world’s most famous Amazonian jungle explorers, Colonel Percy Fawcett. In 1925, Fawcett vanished in the remote Xingu region of the largest tropical rainforest on Earth.

Cake BossEpisode: Ice-ing on the Cake / 30 minutesBuddy and his kids go on a tour of Blue Sky Studios, home to the creators of Ice Age, for a sneak peak of their latest movie. But the fun has just begun as he must also sculpt a frosty cake inspired by the movie, complete with a pirate ship that floats!

Going ApeEpisode: Battlefront / 30 minutesHunted for their meat and facing the threat of habitat loss, what does the future hold for a troop of orphaned apes in Cameroon? Witness their fight for survival in ‘Going Ape’.

BonesEpisode: The Couple in the Cave / 60 minutesWhen the remains of a couple are discovered in a cave at National Park, the team must piece together the identity of the man and the woman as well as solve the crime. After interrogating two viable suspects, the team identifies the woman as a marketing executive who also served as her partner’s AA sponsor, providing clues that lead them to expose the truth. Meanwhile, Booth’s girlfriend and Af-ghanistan war correspondent, Hannah Burley, makes a surprise visit. After meeting Burley and sensing the couple’s genuine happiness, Brennan re-evaluates her own relationship with Booth, and he tries to teach her that love is not always logical.

SMiTTyA positive, feel-good family film about a 13 -year-old boy and his dog. To prevent Ben from getting into trouble, his mom sends him to his grandfather’s farm for the summer. There, he falls in love with a smart dog and befriends a wise neighbor. Ben soon learns life lessons and has a most memorable summer. PG / 96 minutes / Mira Sorvino, Peter Fonda, Lou Gossett, Jr.

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DAnGEROuS EMOTiOnHe’s in trouble already with the woman who brought him out of the slum; will she concede and allow him continue with her daughter? Will the daughter be able to accept the fact that her mother’s ex is her husband to be? Check out this big controversy. R / 125 minutes / Clarion Chukwura, Desmond Elliot, Silvia Eguakhide

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music from ethiopia

Enjoy a channel alive with only the best songs from Ethiopia. Artists such as Haile Roots, Nati Haile and Reshad Kedir perform a collection of satisfying sounds epitomizing the harmonious talents of Ethiopia today.

ethiopian instrumental

Ethiopian Instrumental is an elaborate and expressive collection of instrumental pieces. Theodros Mitiku, Tilaye Gebre and The Express Band, among others, will soothe you completely through a mixture of their delicate and energetic sounds.

all that Jazz

All That Jazz is a concoction of every character within jazz; a handful of artists, such as Louis Armstrong, Nat King Cole and Donald Byrd, give warming performances in this mix. From old classics to smooth contemporary, All That Jazz is sure to cover all corners of this nonchalant musical style.

easy listening

Easy Listening allows you to switch off and recline, as a very laid-back medley of tunes sing you into total serenity. Coldplay, Ed Sheeran and Lisa Hannigan perform their most soothing songs to help you completely repose.

chart hits

Chart Hits is a channel solely dedicated to the latest chart-toppers in pop and rock. If you want to be up-to-speed with the most current hits in music today, then tune into Chart Hits, where Gotye, Lana Del Rey and Beyoncé will definitely activate your musical taste buds.

country

This channel offers a blend of cooling Country sounds. With hits from both classic and modern artists, you are sure to experience the refreshing flavours of authentic country music. Jeff Bridges, Emmylou Harris and Lady Antebellum perform some of their best works for you today.

World hits

World Hits is an eclectic collection of music from all over the globe. This channel allows you to experience all ranges of talent in all ranges of music. Artists such as Salah Al Zadjali, Destra and Axelle Red take this opportunity to introduce to you their own personal worlds, through the medium of music.

classical collection

Classical Collection showcases world-renowned performers, orchestras and soloists, performing major works from some of the best composers in history. The London Symphony Orchestra with Josef Krips, Walter Klien and the Württemberg Chamber Orchestra provide a classical assortment.

classic rock

Rife with roaring riffs and smooth bass lines, Classic Rock is a channel wholly dedicated to true rock n’ roll. Here, Pink Floyd, T. Rex and Jimi Hendrix play a handful of the greatest rock songs in history.

golden oldies

Take a walk down memory lane with a compilation of nostalgic hits. Golden Oldies presents R.E.M., Tina Turner and Duran Duran, who lead the way with a string of classics, taking you right back to when they were number one.

ethiopian african

Enjoy a selection of albums brimming with sounds from the heart of Africa. Listen to collections from Yabba Funk, Victor Deme, Angelique Kidjo and many more.

ethiopian traditional music (music from ethiopia)

Enjoy collections from some of the greatest artists in Ethiopia today. Jamboo Joote, Tikue Weldu and Mohammed Tawil are just a few of these talents, who you can now sit back and appreciate.

ethiopian classic

Here, enjoy albums full of world-renowned performers, orchestras and soloists, performing major works from some of history’s greatest composers; Bach, Tchaikovsky, Beethoven and many more.

ethiopian country

Here, a fusion of Country albums for you to enjoy. A range of artists, from Buddy Miller to Sara Evans, are here to share a collection of their hits with you.

ethiopian hip hop/r&B

A melodic mix of Hip Hop tunes and R&B hits, we have a large selection of albums for you to listen to. This includes artists such as Snoop Dogg, Tinie Tempah and Jennifer Hudson.

ethiopian instrumental

Here, we offer an expressive and inspiring collection of Instrumental albums for you to enjoy.

ethiopian Jazz

From old classics to smooth contemporary, here you will find an excellent collection of Jazz albums. You’ll find every great Jazz musician here, from Miles Davis to Billie Holiday to Louis Armstrong.

ethiopian kids

Here, a cheerful compilation of albums, full of upbeat songs for all your little ones to enjoy.

ethiopian oldies

Enjoy taking a trip down memory lane, through this extensive collection of nostalgic albums. This includes some of the greats, such as Al Green, Elvis Presley and Fleetwood Mac.

ethiopian pop

If you’re looking for the latest hits, then enjoy this medley of the most current Pop albums out now. This includes albums from Beyonce, Lady Gaga and David Guetta.

ethiopian rock

Relish in a sea of Rock, with albums from legendary rock n’ rollers to the latest stars of 2012; Bob Dylan, The Strokes and The Black Keys.

ethiopian World

Here, enjoy a diverse collection of hit albums from all over the globe! Amplify your cultural consciousness through sounds from Ely Guerra, Ocean Hai and Oliver Haidt.


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by hounds 47 Band booking 48 Telephone button 49 Riddle-me-___ 52 Bird watcher’s exercise? 58 Floating in water, as

leaves 60 Unreturnable serve 61 Taro root 62 Bale binder 64 Factions 65 Make a choice 67 Parceled out 70 Come to pass 72 Go downhill fast? 73 Early anesthetic 75 Unbending 77 Therefore 79 Zeta follower 81 Not impromptu 83 Cannibalistic future for

certain creatures? 87 Criticize harshly, as a

play 88 Goes for the apples on

Halloween 90 Draft pick 91 Recuperation modes 92 Tiny amount 94 Telegraphed 96 Primatologist’s study 98 Eastern title 99 Galway language 101 Rattling noise 104 Side dish in India 107 Over hill and ___ 108 Arabian sailing vessel

109 Give off, as light 111 Comedic fish? 113 Slangy assent 114 After hover or

handi 115 Web browser entry 116 Eagle’s nest 117 Wyoming butcher’s

tab? 119 ___ chi (martial art) 120 Indian melodies 121 Natural balm 122 Weight reduction

tool 123 List abbr. 124 Word of warning 125 Souvenir shop stock 126 Rocky prominence

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in English 3 The gods (Lat.) 4 Fished

5 Batman’s sidekick 6 Nile queen, informally 7 Garden tool 8 Auto skeleton 9 Transpire 10 Asia’s Trans ___

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some 42 Sought office

43 Turkish river 44 Bygone airline 45 Soft Italian cheese 46 Seasoning for

pachyderms? 48 Had a hunch 50 Authorize 51 Sci-fi figures 53 Roulette bet 54 Bouquet 55 Not liquids 56 Astonish 57 Transgression 59 Your (Fr.) 63 Mark’s successor 66 Two-year-old sheep 68 Freudian topic 69 Excavate 71 Bird-to-be 73 Psychic’s claim 74 Musical McEntire 76 Honeybunch 78 Young hooter 80 Commercials 82 Disney dwarf 84 Novelist Waugh 85 Spread, as hay

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varmint by hounds47 Band booking48 Telephone button49 Riddle-me- 52 Bird watcher’s

exercise?58 Floating in water, as

leaves60 Unreturnable serve61 Taro root62 Bale binder64 Factions65 Make a choice67 Parceled out70 Come to pass72 Go downhill fast?73 Early anesthetic75 Unbending77 Therefore79 Zeta follower81 Not impromptu83 Cannibalistic future for

certain creatures?87 Criticize harshly,

as a play88 Goes for the apples on

Halloween90 Draft pick91 Recuperation modes92 Tiny amount94 Telegraphed96 Primatologist’s study98 Eastern title99 Galway language101 Rattling noise104 Side dish in India107 Over hill and 108 Arabian sailing vessel109 Give off, as light111 Comedic fish?113 Slangy assent114 After hover or handi115 Web browser entry116 Eagle’s nest117 Wyoming butcher’s

tab?119 chi (martial art)120 Indian melodies

121 Natural balm122 Weight reduction tool123 List abbr.124 Word of warning125 Souvenir shop stock126 Rocky prominence

DOWn1 Cattle member on

sleeping pills? The 2 See 38 Across, only in

English3 The gods (Lat.)4 Fished5 Batman’s sidekick6 Nile queen, informally7 Garden tool8 Auto skeleton9 Transpire10 Asia’s Trans

mountains11 Phrase builders12 Pets who rob safes?13 Watch out!14 Bard’s river

15 Plant louse genus16 Signified19 Stair part21 Opposite NNE22 Lymphatic tissues28 Bridle part30 Sound booster31 Dread32 Thurman of The

Avengers35 Arête36 Skater Heiden37 Young newt40 Sensitive subject, to

some42 Sought office43 Turkish river44 Bygone airline45 Soft Italian cheese46 Seasoning for

pachyderms?48 Had a hunch50 Authorize51 Sci-fi figures53 Roulette bet

54 Bouquet55 Not liquids56 Astonish57 Transgression59 Your (Fr.)63 Mark’s successor66 Two-year-old sheep68 Freudian topic69 Excavate71 Bird-to-be73 Psychic’s claim74 Musical McEntire76 Honeybunch78 Young hooter80 Commercials82 Disney dwarf84 Novelist Waugh85 Spread, as hay86 Watering hole for

certain mollusks?89 Plead93 Police action94 Most anemic95 Indisposed96 Waikiki welcome

97 Kit mitt98 Noah’s landfall100 TV crime solver,

Monk101 Irritates102 Internet messages103 Winchester, e.g.105 Winter Palace ruler106 In the lead108 Robinson Crusoe

author110 Summation (Abbr.)111 Adorable112 Jason’s ship113 Christmas season114 Designer Chanel117 Cave dweller118 Mil. transport

Answers on next page (page 94).

Selanta Magazine Sept./Oct. 2012 Crossword 2 PuzzleJunction.com

Solution

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S P E L L I N G B E E A P A R T I W OS H A L E O L I O S P I D E R M A NW I N D A D E N F U S E S P E A R

S T O R M E D E R M I N E I L EZ I P S A R I A S F R A N C

T R E E D G I G S T A R R E EW I L D G O O S E C H A S E N A T A N TA C E E D D O T W I N E S E C T SO P T D O L E D E N S U E S K I

E T H E R R I G I D E R G O E T AS T A G E D D O G E A T D O G W O R L DP A N B O B S A L E L Y S E S

T R A C E W I R E D A P E SA G A G A E L I C C L A T T E RR A I T A D A L E D H O W E M I T

C A R D S H A R K Y E A H C R A F TU R L A E R I E B U F F A L O B I L LT A I R A G A S A L O E S C A L EE T C D O N T T E E S T O R

Answers to puzzle from page 93.


Selanta Magazine 11/12 Medium Sudoku PuzzleJunction.com

Sudoku Solution


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4 547 4 5 1

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Selanta Magazine 11/12 Hard Sudoku PuzzleJunction.com

Sudoku Solution


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Selanta Magazine 7/12 Easy Sudoku PuzzleJunction.com

Sudoku Solution


2 19 7

2 4 3 81 2 57 5 4 8 6

69 1

5 8 94 3 8

9 5 7 8 4 3 6 2 18 3 6 2 1 9 5 7 42 1 4 5 7 6 3 9 81 2 3 6 8 7 9 4 57 9 5 3 2 4 8 1 64 6 8 9 5 1 2 3 73 7 9 1 6 5 4 8 25 8 1 4 9 2 7 6 36 4 2 7 3 8 1 5 9 ea

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UNECA - United Nations Economic Commission for AfricaUnited Nations Office of the Secretary-GeneralUNITAR - United Nations Institute for TrainingILO - International Labor OrganizationCDC - Center for Disease ControlJHU - Johns Hopkins UniversityJHU - Johns Hopkins UniversityICAP- International Center for AIDS Care and Treatment ProgramUCSD - University of California in San DiegoWorld BankDFID - Department for International DevelopmentThe Carter Center

Clients we have worked with

Richard Taylor, Executive Director, The International Hydropower Association

"We have had various experiences with event organizers over the years; the experience with Shebelle has been one of complete satisfaction. Shebelle did a great job joining to support a complex and intense international initiative. The company delivered outstanding service from the onset, and continued to provide full support throughout the event,event, including the follow-up phase. We were positively impressed by the dedication of the Shebelle team and its ability to understand our needs and often thinking ahead with initiative and innovation. In short, Shebelle certainly exceeded our expectations, and we have no hesitation in recommending the services of Shebelle to any party seeking to organize a successful event inseeking to organize a successful event in Addis."

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Solution

B I D A R C H C H A W A B AA M U S E N O L O H A L O S N E V

S P E L L I N G B E E A P A R T I W OS H A L E O L I O S P I D E R M A NW I N D A D E N F U S E S P E A R

S T O R M E D E R M I N E I L EZ I P S A R I A S F R A N C

T R E E D G I G S T A R R E EW I L D G O O S E C H A S E N A T A N TA C E E D D O T W I N E S E C T SO P T D O L E D E N S U E S K I

E T H E R R I G I D E R G O E T AS T A G E D D O G E A T D O G W O R L DP A N B O B S A L E L Y S E S

T R A C E W I R E D A P E SA G A G A E L I C C L A T T E RR A I T A D A L E D H O W E M I T

C A R D S H A R K Y E A H C R A F TU R L A E R I E B U F F A L O B I L LT A I R A G A S A L O E S C A L EE T C D O N T T E E S T O R

FAMILY RESTAURANT

Known for Burritos, Enchiladas, Tacos, Fajitas, Quesadillas and much, much more, including special desserts. Open from 7am-10pm every day, all day including holidays.

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