For once, the rumours about Meles Zenawi’s death were true. Simon Allison looks at the legacy of the Ethiopian prime minister who fell far short of his early promise.
Far from home, and in great secrecy, Meles Zenawi died shortly before midnight on Monday. Where, exactly, no one’s sure. Of what, we can only speculate. We do know it is true—even Ethiopian state media is reporting the prime minister’s death as fact. In this instance, if no other, state media is probably the most reliable source.
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