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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Egyptian Columnist: "the Prime Minister drowned us in Nile crisis"
(Abdel Latif el-Menawy) Three years ago I warned of the water crisis and the Renaissance.
Generational shift may shake-up Ethiopian politics after Meles Zenawi (Terrence Lyons)
Here is a short piece by Terrence Lyons about the potential impact of Metekakat. Of course,.
Meles Zenawi Foundation established – Azeb Mesfin Board Chair
The Meles Zenawi Foundation was established at a launching ceremony held on April 7th at.
EPRDF Congress| Undermined by fuzzy Metekakat plan
The Late Prime Minster Meles Zenawi was both present and absent at the two-yearly Congress.
Chavez Vs Meles: A Tale of Two Leftists
In the days following the passing of Meles Zenawi, senior EPRDF officials stood firm in.
Ethiopia's ruling party| Transition plus Confusion
Since the passing of the late PM Meles Zenawi, I coined a phrase to describe.
Is Meles’ developmentalism winning in Ethiopia?
The active politician is a creator, an initiator; but he neither creates from nothing nor.
Ruling Ethiopia: Long live the king | The Economist
Ethiopia’s new leadership is practising hero-worship DURING his two decades running Ethiopia, Meles Zenawi almost.
Ethiopia | Hailemariam Not Like Meles
Highlight:- "Hailemariam might like to expand his power with time, but there is no sufficient.
Special edition| Post-Meles 2012 Collection of exclusive interviews, opinion pieces and news digests covering the.