Addis Ababa, August 22, 2023 (FBC) – Ethiopian Embassy in the U.S. has attended launch of a book entitled ‘Ketema Yifru: A Champion of Peace, Progress, and Pan-Africanism’.
Ambassador Zelalem Birhan, Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy, attended the event and forwarded his remarks and congratulated the Author, Makonnen Ketema, son of the veteran Ethiopia diplomat Ketema Yifru, on the successful launch of the book.
The book delves deep into the life of Ketema Yifru, exploring his early years, his journey to becoming a key figure in Ethiopian and African diplomacy.
It sheds light on the strategies and visions he employed to cement ties across nations and champion Pan-African ideals.
Ambassador Zelalem Birhan in his remarks emphasized the importance of documenting and understanding Ethiopia’s history to inform the present and guide the future.
He lauded the Author Makonnen Ketema for his meticulous research and dedication in capturing the essence of his father’s legacy in the book.