(Addis Fortune) The Ethiopian Airlines (EAL) commenced four weekly flights to Niamey, in Republic of Niger, effective November 20, 2013. The capital and largest city of the West African country Niger, Niamey lies on the Niger River, primarily situated on the east bank. Niger becomes the 47th Ethiopian destination in Africa. With its partner ASKY in West Africa, Ethiopian has service to 34 countries in Africa.