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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Committee: Meles Zenawi’s interment will be after 10 days
Funeral of PM Meles Zenawi, who passed away last Monday night at the age of.
Video | Reception of Meles Zenawi’s body on Tuesday midnight
Hundreds of thousands received the body of Prime Minister Meles Zenawi on Tuesday midnight after.
EU confirms, Meles Zenawi passed away last Monday
Prime Minister Meles Zenawi died last Monday night, the European Commission confirms. During a regular.
PM David Cameron: Meles Zenawi was an exemplary leader
David Cameron has paid tribute to Ethiopian prime minister Meles Zenawi who has died aged.
Obama praises Meles Zenawi’s unyielding commitment to the poor
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release August 21, 2012 Statement.
Acting PM Hailemariam Desalegn speaks to the press [video included]
The Acting Prime Minister, Hailemariam Desalegn, spoke briefly to the press on Monday, for the.
Minister Bereket: National mourning declared until funeral [video included]
Ato Bereket Simon, Head of the Government Communications Affairs Office, in a press conference has.
Council of Ministers: Statement on PM Meles Zenawi death
Honorable Peoples and Friends of Ethiopia; The Council of Ministers of the Federal Democratic Republic.
PM Meles Zenawi passed away [video included]
Our Great leader PM Meles Zenawi passed away last night at 11:40 pm after being.
[Transcript] Min. Bereket: Meles Zenawi eager to resume duty
As Prime Minister Meles Zenawi made 45 days without media appearance, Minister Bereket Simon came.