Category: Meles Zenawi
Meles Zenawi, born on May 9, 1955, was president of the Transitional Government of Ethiopia from 1991 to 1995 and Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia from 1995 until his passing in 2012.
Meles was chairperson of Tigray Peoples’ Liberation Front (TPLF/EPRDF) and the ruling party EPRDF since1989 and 1991, respectively. He acquired an MBA from the Open University of the United Kingdom and M.Sc. in Economics from the Erasmus University of the Netherlands. Meles was married to Azeb Mesfin and father of three.
Meles received various international awards for setting up a good foundation for the socio-economic progress of Ethiopia. He also received Rwanda’s National Liberation Medal, the “Uruti” and the country’s highest accolade, the “Umurinzi” (Campaign Against Genocide) medals, in July 2009 for helping to liberate Rwanda and end the genocide.
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[Update – 5] Where is PM Meles Zenawi? 13 days and counting
Despite public concerns for his safety, Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi went to Cairo, on.
A leaked Cable of US Embassy Addis Ababa, dated June 2009, provides a summary of.
Roundup| Egypt media on PM Meles Zenawi visit
Revising the officially announced travel schedule, Ethiopian Premier Meles Zenawi concluded a visit to Egypt.
Intellectuals confer on the future of Eritrea
An Eritrean journalist, Michael Abraha, quoted Ethiopian Prime Minister as saying that there will be.
Ethiopian PM Meles Zenawi in Cairo
Despite mounting public concern for his safety, Ethiopian Premier Meles Zenawi flew to the Egyptian.
Wikileaks | Attempts to reconcile OLF with the Ethiopia
A leaked Cable of US Embassy Addis Ababa, dated Nov. 2008 and classified as ‘Confidential’,.
A leaked Cable of US Embassy Addis Ababa, dated August 1998 and classified as ‘Confidential’,.
Wikileaks | Opposition leaders: Meles Zenawi isn’t that dominant
You must have heard opposition politicians claiming Ethiopia as a one man rule. Yes, you.
Ethiopia: Al-Amoudi pledges 1.5 Billion Br. for Renaissance dam
Ethiopian born Sauidi Billionaire, Mohammed Al-Amoudi, pledged to contribute 1.5 Billion Birr(about USD 88 mln).
Wikileaks | Top US diplomat: ‘Time to stop hating Ethiopia’
A leaked Cable of US Embassy Addis Ababa discloses a passionate plea of the then.