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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 ... Read more »
Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi Dies, August 2012
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Credit: FlickrEthiopian Prime Minister, Meles Zenawi, has died ending weeks of speculation about his whereabouts and state of health.
He reportedly died from an unspecified infection. -
Credit: Michel Hoebink/ RNWBorn in Tigray, in Northern Ethiopia, he went on to earn degrees in economics and political science. -
Credit: WikipediaHe was a key part of the forces that toppled the Mengistu regime and served as president from 1991-1995 and as prime minister from 1995-2012. -
Credit: The Presidency of the Republic of South AfricaZenawi was considered a strong force in the frequently volatile Horn of Africa ... he is seen here with South African President Jacob Zuma. -
Credit: TadegnonAnd at times served as a regional spokesperson on international platforms such as the UN climate talks. -
Credit: The Presidency of the Republic of South AfricaThe country also serves as the permanent host of the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa. -
Credit: WEFWhile Zenawi championed Africa's economic relations with the West, he succeeded in suppressing political dissent and separatist movements at home. -
Credit: FlickrHe is survived by his wife, Azeb Mesfin, a women's rights activist, business woman and politician, as well as their three children.
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