Ethiopia's Prime Minister Dies at 57
Ethiopian Prime Minister, Meles Zenawi, has died from an infection while being treated at a hospital in Europe for an undisclosed illness, according to state sources. His death comes after months of government denials that he was in a critical condition and the banning of reports about his ill health.
PHOTO ESSAYS: Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi Dies
Ethiopian Prime Minister, Meles Zenawi, has died ending weeks of speculation about his whereabouts and state of health. He reportedly died from an unspecified infection.
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Ethiopia: Prime Minister Meles Zenawi Dies
Sudan Tribune, 21 August 2012
Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi has died at the age of 57, state TV announced on Tuesday. Read more »
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Ethiopia: 'Sudden Infection' Kills Prime Minister Meles Zenawi
New Times, 21 August 2012
Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi has died of "sudden infection" while recovering at a hospital abroad, state TV reported on Tuesday. Read more »
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Ethiopia: Meles Kept Track of Sudan Peace Talks During Illness
Sudan Tribune, 17 August 2012
Despite the illness he was suffering, Ethiopia's Prime Minister, Meles Zenawi, didn't quit to playing diplomatic role in the ongoing efforts to resolve Sudan-South Sudan… Read more »
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Ethiopean Leader Meles Zenawi Dies at 57
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- 21 August 2012
The Ethiopian Prime Minister, Meles Zenawi, has died. The 57 year old, who had been seriously ill for several months, had been in power since ... see more »
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Ethiopia: Potential Crisis Looms Over Meles' Health
African Arguments, 1 August 2012
Rahm Emanuel, President Obama's former Chief of Staff, was often heard saying, "A crisis is a terrible thing to waste." Asked to explain what he meant, he said, "Crisis presents an… Read more »
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Ethiopia: Govt Bans Report on PM's Health
Sudan Tribune, 25 July 2012
Ethiopian authorities over the weekend blocked the publication of a prominent independent newspaper which included details of prime minister Meles Zenawi's deteriorating health… Read more »
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Ethiopia: 'Recovering' PM Returns to Addis
Addis Fortune, 22 July 2012
A day after the Ethiopian government officially announced his ailment, Prime Minster Meles Zenawi came back to Addis Abeba, according to a credible source. The Premier came back to… Read more »
President Zuma attended WEF in Davos, Switzerland President Jacob Zuma joined by late Ethiopian prime minister, Meles Zenawi (file photo).
InFocus
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The United States and the European Union have criticized the government of Prime Minister Meles Zenawi for narrowing "political space" in Ethiopia. Read more »
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Prime Minister Meles Zenawi has threatened to open up local markets to international businesses if local traders remain uncompetitive. Read more »
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Before Ethiopia's May 2010 elections, Prime Minister Meles Zenawi told American diplomats that opposition leaders who broke the law would be crushed, and would vegetate... in jail ... Read more »
