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Anyone planning on traveling to Africa this year should check out the amazing fare offers on Ethiopian Airlines. In celebration of Obama's inauguration, between now and March 30 they're offering a "Free Companion Fare"--one free ticket from the U.S. to some 32 destinations in Africa with the purchase of another ticket. Tickets must be booked before March 30, with a 21-day limit on the length of stay, and travel must start during that time (though travelers can return as late as 21 days after March 30, or April 20, if I can count correctly).If you're not planning to fly within the next couple of months, other deals include round-trip fare from Washington Dulles International to Johannesburg from $900 or to Kigali for $1050 (travel before April 30), according to the website.Even if you didn't vote for Obama, you gotta admit this is a pretty sweet deal.Photo: David Erazo via the Intelligent Travel Flickr pool