For more than two decades Meles Zenawi served as the prime minister of Ethiopia, standing at the forefront of African politics. On Sunday, thousands gathered in Addis Ababa to mourn his passing, as his casket was carried from the Grand National Palace to a public ceremony in Meskel Square. At least 20 African presidents as [...]
Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi Dead at 57
August 21, 2012 | Posted by
Meles Zenawi, who ruled Ethiopia for more than 20 years, has died while undergoing treatment for an undisclosed illness, according to Ethiopian state television. It announced on Tuesday that the 57-year-old prime minister died from a sudden infection while recovering from the illness at a hospital abroad. In a statement read on state TV, Simon Bereket, information [...]
Africa’s Leaders Should Be Prepared To Say No
May 11, 2012 | Posted by
Africa’s leaders should be prepared to say no, Ethiopian prime minister Meles Zenawi told business and political leaders in Addis Ababa at the World Economic Forum on Africa 2012 yesterday. Speaking in a panel on leadership, Zenawi said African leaders must be “able and prepared to say no when that leadership is required to act [...]
