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Association and many others. Meles government worked the country to economically grow steadily since he took an office. During the last seven years, Ethiopia's GDP growth had shown 9 percent of rate. The country also topped to the category "policies of social inclusion and equity" in domain of "economic management", while Ethiopia was successful scoring "structural policies" and "public sector management and institutions". Gross primary enrollment rate which was initially poor, went 93% in 2004 from 72% in 1990, raising literacy rate from 50% in 1997 to 65% in 2002. Opposition parties contested those growth rate, stating double-digit inflation comes from a result of ruling party government economic failure. Ethiopia became the fastest growing countries in Africa.
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Minister Meles at the G-8 Summit in May and recall my personal admiration for his desire to lift millions of
Ethiopians out of poverty through his drive for food security. I am also grateful for Prime Minister Meles's service for peace and security in Africa, his contributions to the African Union, and his voice for Africa on the world stage. On behalf of the American people, I offer my condolences to Prime Minister Meles' family and to the people of Ethiopia on this untimely loss and confirm the U.S. Government's commitment to our partnership with Ethiopia. Going forward, we encourage the Government of Ethiopia to enhance its support for development, democracy, regional stability and security, human rights, and prosperity for its people."
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to divisions, which on other hands, Meles argues it gives several interests, equitable distribution and wealth to them. He added that the system provides recourse to fight poverty, peasants must choice their own decisions in their own languages. Meles views emphasized an economic growth claiming "if you think it is threat, it will be; if you think it a benefit, then it will be. Ethnicity will become less an issue as the economy grows and
Ethiopia's process of assimilation does its job."
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2322:"Even when we obey international laws after exhausting all peaceful means, some countries might not support our move to defend Ethiopia because of their own national interests or diplomatic rationale. So what do we do? Two choices: either we seat & welcome our enemies to invade our homes or we stand up for ourselves. I hope parliament chooses the second option...we don't need the blessing of other nations to defend our country."
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1044:. During Meles' administration, however, politically inflicted media organization became decelerated, while entertainment surging in opposite. It was believed that FM radio stations were licensed under regional governments, community organizations and private companies. The government licensed seven regional state television transmission agencies, but there are not private broadcasters in the country.
2352:"So why don't you give them additional concessions?' We said, 'What concessions? Concessions from our sovereignty? That has never been done by any government in Ethiopia in 3,000 years.' That is the only thing of great value what we have inherited from our past, our unflinching determination to keep our...country independent even if we are dying of hunger."
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offensive measures which subsequently lead to the capture of the disputed Badme area and most parts of western
Eritrea, and Ethiopian President Negaso Gidada gave a victory speech and a peace treaty was signed a few weeks later. According to the peace treaty Ethiopia then pulled out of the Eritrean Territory. Though Ethiopian troops controlled
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675:(TPLF). Aregawi Berhe, a former member of the TPLF, notes that historians John Young and Jenny Hammond "vaguely indicated" Meles as a founder of the TPLF in their books. Aregawi insists that both he and Sebhat Nega joined the Front "months" after it was founded. While a member of the TPLF, Meles established the
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2271:"..countries pretend their foreign policy is based on democratisation when this is clearly not the case. For all the challenges in Zimbabwe, for example, it is a bit of a stretch to say it is less democratic than some of the sheikhdoms of the Gulf. But none of the sheikdoms has a problem visiting Europe."
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We will never accept any global deal that does not limit global warming to the minimum unavoidable level, no matter what levels of compensation and assistance are promised to us... While we will reason with everyone to achieve our objective, we will not rubber-stamp an agreement by the powers that be
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Meles government encouraged collectivist land reforms and redistribution at local levels. However, the constitution deemed has shortcomings. Article 40, section 3 states that, "The right to own rural and urban land as well as natural resources belongs to only to the state and the people." The farmers
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dominated the imperial rule likewise. Reasons posited the aim of ethnic federalism empowers all ethnic groups in
Ethiopia to share their cultures and languages, and ethnic-based liberation front preferred to join the July Convention of Nationalities in 1991. Critic always commented this system brings
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Eritrean troops invasion of Badme and parts of Sheraro woredas. Following the invasion Ethiopia demanded that the Eritrean troops leave the invaded areas completely. However, the Eritrean government refused to pull out. Then the Ethiopians responded with huge counter -
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Revolution for initiating a good foundation for economic progress in Ethiopia, particularly in the agricultural sector, where the poor country has doubled its food production. During the award ceremony held in the Norwegian capital of Oslo on 3 September, the director of the UN project for
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America's strategic and ideological goals in relation to its support for Meles' government, it quoted HRW researcher Leslie Lefkow as saying: "There is an opportunity here. If donors are shrewd, they will use the opportunity that this presents to push a
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attributed Meles' absence to a minor illness. A press conference, during which the government planned to clarify Meles' health status, was scheduled for 18 July but postponed until later in the week. While the government acknowledged that Meles had been hospitalised, it stated that his condition was
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Abebe was escorted by guards and detained. Abebe noted in his latest speech, "I voiced the anger, frustration and aspiration of the
Ethiopian people in front of world leaders...Some are calling me a hero, others says I deserve honours. While I appreciate all the outpour of support, this is not about
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PM Meles Zenawi was allegedly awarded the World Peace Prize for his contributions to global peace and his effort to stabilize the Horn of Africa through cooperation with Inter-Governmental Authority for Development (IGAD). However, the World Peace Council strongly denied that they have awarded this
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Prime Minister Meles received various international awards for setting up a good foundation for the development of Ethiopia. Even though Ethiopia remains one of the poorest countries in the world, the near double-digit annual economic growth rate recently is seen as the beginning of Ethiopia's long
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was forefront advocator in women rights. Meles government encouraged all-encompassing women participations, organized forums to discuss backward issues in national television. Discussions include concerning tangential issues, HIV transmission, premature marriage, job opportunities and more. Various
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Meles Tekle who was executed by the Derg government in 1975. He received primary education at Queen of Sheba Junior High School in Adwa. Because he started school at age 11 or 12 it took him 5 years to complete the regular 8-year program as he was able to skip grades. He then joined the prestigious
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Meles received a Gold Order of Merit award from the Confederation of African Football (CAF) in February 2007. PM Meles was given the CAF organisation's highest award for his services in advancing the progress of African football. Ethiopia was one of the founding countries of the CAF (1957) and the
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Tabor 100, an African American entrepreneur's organization, honored PM Meles for his contribution toward economic and social transformation in Africa with its prestigious Crystal Eagle International Leadership Award in April 2005. Tabor 100, a U.S.-based nongovernmental organization, calling Meles
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Meles' government allowed freedom of religion formally in 1991. Previous issues including Orthodox Church dominance prior 1974, seizure of church by the Derg regime, state sponsored persecution against non-Orthodox Christians, second-class citizenship accorded to Ethiopian Muslims, and land owning
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Meles stated that EPRDF's victory was a triumph for the thousands of TPLF-fighters who were killed, for the millions of Ethiopians who were victims of the country's biggest famine during the Derg regime, when some estimates put up to 1.5 million deaths of Ethiopians from famine and the Red Terror.
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Meles donated his $ 200,000 financial award to a foundation called "Fre—Addis Ethiopia Women Fund" (Fre-Addis Ethiopia Yesetoch Merja Mahiber). The Fre-Addis Ethiopia Women Fund has an objective "to empower girls through providing educational opportunities" and it currently supports 514 needy and
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government awarded Meles Rwanda's National Liberation Medal, the "Uruti," in July 2009 for helping to liberate Rwanda and end the genocide in the country. Alongside two other African leaders, Meles was also given Rwanda's highest accolade, the "Umurinzi" medal, Rwanda's Campaign Against Genocide
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released this statement: "The passing of Prime Minister Meles is being mourned across the globe. We all have just lost a great leader of Ethiopia and a preeminent advocate for Africa and the developing world. I pray for the repose of a truly bright mind who lived an intense and moving life – my
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The TPLF was one of the armed groups struggling against the Derg, the junta which led Ethiopia from 1974 to 1991. Meles was elected member of the leadership committee in 1979 and chairman of the executive committee of TPLF in 1983. He was the chairperson of both the TPLF and the EPRDF. After the
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Ethiopia has expanded schools partially since 1990 without regional coverage. Meles rearranged school expanding scheme with million of Ethiopian birr; while his policy focussing around agricultural sector, the jobs in urban areas became declined, resulting in opposition from students and urban
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released the statement: "It was with sadness that I learned of the passing of Prime Minister Meles Zenawi of Ethiopia. Prime Minister Meles deserves recognition for his lifelong contribution to Ethiopia's development, particularly his unyielding commitment to Ethiopia's poor. I met with Prime
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It's a sad day for Ethiopia. The man who led our country for the past 21 years and brought economic and democratic changes, has died. We have lost our respected leader. Meles has been receiving treatment abroad. He was getting better and we were expecting him to return to Addis Ababa. But he
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Meles government advocated "pro-poor" domestic policy. According to World Bank's East African leadership, the Ethiopian government ranked first to share GDP for "pro-poor" sectors. It also created regional development to Amhara Development Association, Tigray Development Association, Oromia
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residents as well. In 1991, 27% of Ethiopian children attended school. The growth enrollment doubled to 77% and reached 85% in November 2006. As of 2005, there were 13,500 elementary schools and 550 secondary schools. Secondary schools were aided by satellite program called "School-Net".
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on 20 August 2012 from an undisclosed illness. Some analysts claim that he died from shock due to a confrontation at the G20 conference. "Zenawism" refers to his principles and policies of ethnic federalism, especially those the TPLF advocated, and is the subject of academic study.
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Despite working together against the Derg regime, Meles and Isaias positive relationship turned sour after Meles succumbed to U.S. pressure to hold an election within a year, but Afewerki abandoned his original promise to create a transitional government in the early 1990s. The
2348:"The rest of the contextual factors have no relevance whatsoever to the investigative process. Indeed, they remind me of the famous Tina Turner song. 'What's love got to do with it?'"—Meles Zenawi's response to EU-EOM implying Mrs. Ana Gomez's alleged contradicting accusations.
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on full scholarship and completed high school in 1972. Upon graduating with honors from General Wingate, he was awarded the Haile Selassie I Prize, a selective award given only to the most outstanding students. In 1975, Meles left the university to join the
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as the best we could get for the moment. We will use our numbers to delegitimize any agreement that is not consistent with our minimal position. If needs be we are prepared to walk out of any negotiations that threaten to be another rape of our continent.
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Meles was given the Green Revolution award and a financial prize of 200,000 dollars by the Norwegian Yara Foundation in September 2005 "in recognition of past accomplishments and encouragement to achieve economic development for the people of Ethiopia."
2292:"It's true we have our disagreements on border issues, we have disagreements on trade and related issues, but you don't go invading a country whenever you have a dispute on trade issues, ... We have more civilized mechanisms on resolving such problems."
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Meles was a co-chairperson of the Global Coalition for Africa (GCA.) The Global Coailition for Africa brings together senior African policy makers and their partners to deepen dialogue and build consensus on Africa's priority development
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that included demands for US$ 67 billion per year in finance for adaptation funding and US$ 200 billion per year for mitigation and set targets in terms of reductions of emissions by developed countries not by reference to temperature.
732:"What the implications of this will be in terms of relations between Ethiopia and the European Union, we will have to wait and see but I don't think you will be surprised if Ethiopia were to insist that it should not be patronised."
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1943:(IMF) described the speed of Ethiopia's economic growth in recent years as the "fastest for a non-oil exporting country in Sub-Saharan Africa", with Ethiopia ranked as the second-most attractive African country for investors.
2298:"America didn't give us any money because of Somalia intervention. This doesn't mean America hasn't given us food aid or money for HIV prevention before. It certainly has. But we aren't going to fight Somalia using Condoms."
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Although Meles and his administration claimed they preferred a united but federal state that included the Eritrean state, since Meles' TPLF fought together with EPLF, Meles did not have a choice but to leave the decision to
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Mengistu fled the country. The United States agreed to support the EPRDF which would have, nevertheless, seized power without anyone's support. Many angry demonstrators in Addis Ababa reacted to this by protesting against
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to an Ethiopian father and mother, Meles became actively involved in politics after changing his original first name from Legesse to Meles, adopted following the execution of fellow university student Meles Takele by the
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1244:! Free political prisoners! You are a dictator. You are committing crimes against humanity. Food is nothing without freedom! Meles has committed crimes against humanity! We need freedom! Freedom! Freedom!
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was approved in 1994, providing for a parliamentary system. The president served as ceremonial head of state, with the prime minister as head of government and chief executive. The EPRDF handily won the
2339:"As we respond to the assault of our enemy and defend our country, we must never break international laws. Crime can not be solved by more crime." – Meles Zenawi speaking to Parliament 23 November 2006.
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On 31 August 2009, Meles was appointed Chair of the African Heads of State and Government on Climate Change (CAHOSCC). The group had been established following 4 February 2009 decision at the 12th
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The EPRDF once convinced that land should not be privatized, farmers would pay their land after drought. His government believed privatization should be implemented potentially, but not presently.
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PM Meles was awarded the Good Governance Award of the Global Coalition for Africa for leading Ethiopia along a democratic path during the challenging period of transition. He was selected for the
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After his body was repatriated two days later, thousands of mourners congregated on streets from the airport to Meles' former residence to pay their last respects as his coffin, draped in the
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In February 2010, the UN named Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles as co-chair of the Advisory Group on Climate Change Financing, a new high-level U.N. advisory group on climate change financing.
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Africa said, "With our support, Ethiopia can lift itself from poverty and hunger. Under Prime Minister Meles the country has created the grassroots structure to enable this to happen."
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2259:"Africa's downfall has always been the cult of the personality. And their names always seem to begin with M. We've had Mobutu and Mengistu and I'm not going to add Meles to the list."
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recognized an EPRDF electoral victory and accused European Union election observers who were critical of the outcome of doing a "bad job" and of "favoring opposition groups".
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on basis of border conflicts. The war comes to end in 2000. During the war, between 70,000 and 98,217 people were killed and 650,000 displaced. The Algiers Agreement was a
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2277:"If it is presumed that the Kenyans will democratise in order to eat the peanuts of development assistance from the European Union... it would be a big mistake"
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Ethiopia's military honored Prime Minister Meles for his leadership during the 1998–2000 war with its northern neighbour when Eritrea invaded Ethiopia in 1998.
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me. It is not about my heroism but the truth that must be told with utmost clarity. It is about our country, people, and the freedom and dignity we deserve."
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issues by non-Orthodox population almost resolved. However, most analysis stated that there was sporadic clashes since equality and rights granted by
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magazine's 1991 analysis. The Eritreans were given the choice for independence or to stay in the union. They voted for independence on 24 May 1993,
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began against Al-Shabaab in southern Somalia, with the Ethiopian military eventually joining the mission the following month. According to
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have betrayed them and he is responsible for the loss of lives, relationships, and mutually benefiting opportunities of the two countries.
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organization, with the dedication of AU leaders like Meles, was celebrating the International Year of African Football in 2007.
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in Ethiopia honored Prime Minister Meles for his political and diplomatic leadership role in the return and re-erection of the
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peacekeepers and air support by the United States, managed to drive out the rival ICU. On 8 January 2007, as the
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Assembly of Heads of States to build a common Africa position on climate change in preparations for COP15.
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2524:"After Meles Zenawi: Implications for Ethiopia's Development"
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4858:"Ethiopia – Meles Zenawi to represent Africa on G20 Summit"
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3126:"2010 Report on International Religious Freedom – Ethiopia"
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4682:"Africa Political Leadership Award given to Meles Zenawi"
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3338:"Africa: Continent Records Highest Growth in Two Decades"
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2488:"Meles Zenawi, Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Dies at 57"
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cited and criticised the secrecy around Meles' death.
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4906:"Ethiopia: Meles Zenawi Quitting; Isn't It a Joke?"
4880:"UN taps prime ministers to seek new climate money"
4539:"Council denies giving peace award to Meles Zenawi"
4313:. Ethioembassy.org.uk. 19 July 2002. Archived from
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4103:"Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi dead at 57"
2542:"The cause of Meles Zenawi's death and its import"
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2874:"VOA News - UN Troops in Eritrea Move to Capital"
2130:African Development: Dead Ends and New Beginnings
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4832:"Ethiopia – Meles Zenawi G8 Summit in Pictures"
4440:"Nigeria, Ethiopia top Africa investment index"
4148:Haile GebrSelassie on the Death of Meles Zenawi
3017:"Africa | Eritrea broke law in border war"
2909:"Meles: The titan who changed Africa – Opinion"
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4080:"Ethiopian PM Meles Zenawi dies after illness"
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3043:"Ethiopian leader Meles Zenawi dies – Africa"
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4781:. Gcacma.org. 1 January 2011. Archived from
4753:"Meles Zenawi receives merit award from CAF"
4391:"Ethiopia's economy growing at record speed"
3781:"Abebe Gellaw: The Man Who Cried "Freedom!""
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6182:Operation Enduring Freedom – Horn of Africa
4348:"Azeb Mesfin, MP and Widow of Meles Zenawi"
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4124:Power vacuum fears engulf Ethiopia – Africa
2566:Messele, Bereket Eshetu (10 October 2020).
2124:The Eritrean Struggle: From Where to Where?
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4664:"The Yara Prize Laureate 2005 - Yara"
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6197:Diplomatic and humanitarian efforts
5476:Transitional Government of Ethiopia
5211:Transitional Government of Ethiopia
4101:Tadesse, Kirubel (21 August 2012).
3620:Woolridge, Mike (23 October 2009).
3487:. Ethiopiafirst.com. Archived from
3388:. Ucbp-ethiopia.com. Archived from
2779:(Los Angeles: Tsehai, 2009), p. 62.
2477:African affairs, 105(419), 173-199.
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3825:. Globalpolicy.org. 14 August 2007
3726:"Ethiopian protesters 'massacred'"
3414:. 18 November 2005. Archived from
3175:"Ethiopia legalises private radio"
2962:"Ethiopian troops celebrate(2000)"
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4166:"Ethiopians mourn leader's death"
4004:Davison, William (16 July 2012).
3878:. 1 December 2011. Archived from
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1181:Coalition for Unity and Democracy
863:Ethnic federalism § Ethiopia
857:Ethnic discrimination in Ethiopia
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4138:, "BBC News" (2 September 2012).
3267:"Oromia Development Association"
3245:"Tigrai Development Association"
3223:"Amhara Development Association"
3087:"SNNP Regional State - Ethiopia"
2217:
1910:Tigray People's Liberation Front
1846:
1838:
1829:Ogaden National Liberation Front
1816:Committee to Protect Journalists
1261:
1173:Ethiopian general election, 2005
845:Tigray People's Liberation Front
773:leadership in the hope that the
673:Tigray People's Liberation Front
649:Tigray People's Liberation Front
574:
499:, he served as president of the
478:Tigray People's Liberation Front
380:Tigray People's Liberation Front
373:
324:Tigray People's Liberation Front
6623:Somali Civil War (2009–present)
6526:Transitional Federal Parliament
4920:"Fre-Addis Ethiopia Women Fund"
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4222:. Yonhap News. 2 September 2012
4141:
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3823:"Ethiopian Invasion of Somalia"
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3112:"Ethiopia - the World Factbook"
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2629:Amimo, Uduak (10 August 2005).
2585:
2559:
2345:—on border dispute with Eritrea
2117:
1903:Economic prosperity of Ethiopia
1878:Meles acquired an MBA from the
1377:Transitional Federal Government
1147:droughts throughout its history
1141:Oxen threshing in Tigray Region
1125:. Other are Awassa College and
667:Ethiopian Civil War (1974–1991)
642:General Wingate High school in
503:from 1991 to 1995, then as the
6471:Hassan Abdullah Hersi al-Turki
6172:History of Somalia (1991–2006)
4904:Ejiet, Austin (28 June 2009).
4808:. En.afrik.com. Archived from
4779:"Global Coailition for Africa"
4105:. Yahoo News. Associated Press
3904:. 17 July 2012. Archived from
3173:Adow, Mohammed (2 June 2004).
2988:"Negaso Gidada victory speech"
2932:"Ethiopia: Rebels Take Charge"
2516:
2467:
2397:
2371:
2204:, Madrid, Vosa Ediciones, 1992
2039:Organization for African Unity
1718:Meles's funeral took place in
878:Meles' government implemented
746:Organization for African Unity
654:Meles Zenawi was an Ethiopian
1:
6674:Ethiopian Orthodox Christians
6669:Commission for Africa members
6659:Alumni of the Open University
6654:Addis Ababa University alumni
6408:2008 Hargeisa–Bosaso bombings
6393:February 2008 Bosaso bombings
4467:. Newtimes.co.rw. 3 July 2009
3370:. 7 June 2006. Archived from
3269:. Oda.org.et. 21 January 2010
2816:"Ethiopia: Status of Amharas"
2364:
2208:
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2066:
1231:2012 journalist verbal attack
690:in a 1970's political meeting
509:Meles Zenawi's administration
23:, the name Zenawi Asres is a
4834:. Nazret.com. Archived from
4168:. Al Jazeera. 22 August 2012
4150:. Ectv.org (21 August 2012).
3573:"Urgent plea for famine aid"
3510:Wollega University expanding
3318:Abiye, Yonas (4 June 2007).
2930:Beyer, Lisa (10 June 1991).
2843:"TIME magazine 1991 June 10"
2841:Beyer, Lisa (10 June 1991).
2702:"Biography Ato Meles Zenawi"
2027:
1742:praised Meles' achievements.
1729:
1568:Meles Zenawi, a panelist at
1221:Kembatti Mentti Gezzima-tope
1036:Journalists training in 2005
910:is the official language of
7:
6704:Prime ministers of Ethiopia
6329:Battle of Beledweyne (2008)
6279:Battle of Beledweyne (2006)
4706:"Ethiopian army honours PM"
3386:"Focus On Higher Education"
3289:"Ethiopia's GPD increasing"
2789:ThinkExist.com Quotations.
2236:using the Transwiki process
2163:
2092:International Monetary Fund
1972:Corporate Council on Africa
1941:International Monetary Fund
1713:Eritrea-Ethiopian relations
1647:via public space television
1288:conditions to do so are met
900:Ethiopian national identity
818:Premiership of Meles Zenawi
750:European Economic Community
474:Haile Selassie I University
430:[mɛllɛszenawiasrɛs]
10:
6735:
6324:Battle of Mogadishu (2008)
6103:War in Somalia (2006–2009)
5062:Prime Minister of Ethiopia
4513:"World Peace Prize, Meles"
4311:"Honorary doctoral degree"
3459:"Educational improvements"
2606:10.17176/20190211-220709-0
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1506:, a former colonel in the
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72:Prime Minister of Ethiopia
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6398:Al-Hidaya Mosque massacre
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6226:Ethiopian–Somali conflict
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3928:"Africa Group submission"
3710:: CS1 maint: unfit URL (
2255:—on a post-election issue
1928:Titles, awards and honors
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1670:Ethiopian Orthodox Church
1412:British Foreign Secretary
1355:prior to independence of
456:from 1991 to 1995 and as
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6339:Battle of Kismayo (2008)
6219:2006 Battle of Mogadishu
3673:7 September 2011 at the
3647:"Ethiopian Constitution"
3559:13 December 2007 at the
2592:Fessha, Yonatan (2019).
2411:. London. 27 August 2012
2318:—on post-election events
2200:Blanco Chivite, Manuel.
1682:Minister of Information
806:Algiers Agreement (2000)
567:Early life and education
46:
6362:Battle of Bargal (2007)
6314:Battle of Bargal (2007)
4586:"Good governance award"
4285:"Commission for Africa"
2285:- Meles interviewed by
2153:Teachers TV (Interview)
1206:Fourth term (2010–2012)
1198:, the Administrator of
1057:Second term (2000–2005)
880:ethnic based federalism
839:Meles was appointed as
775:independence referendum
701:secede from the country
452:militant who served as
6699:Presidents of Ethiopia
6466:al-Itihaad al-Islamiya
6403:2008 Mogadishu bombing
4908:– via AllAfrica.
4419:. Imf.org. 19 May 2008
4274:. The Washington Post.
3876:Bloomberg BusinessWeek
2158:Al Jazeera (Interview)
2148:Motherland (Film 2010)
1977:PM Meles received the
1970:award by the US-based
1693:
1648:
1636:
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1592:
1573:
1550:
1452:waged war with Eritrea
1439:
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1164:Third term (2005–2010)
1142:
1106:
1085:, particularly in the
1066:
1037:
888:Oromo Liberation Front
875:
835:First term (1995–2000)
797:Eritrean-Ethiopian War
691:
662:Early political career
6536:Abdullahi Yusuf Ahmed
6488:Aden Hashi Farah Aero
6357:Battle of Ras Kamboni
6304:Battle of Ras Kamboni
6274:Battle of Bandiradley
5961:Commission for Africa
5031:President of Ethiopia
4082:. BBC. 21 August 2012
3779:ECADF (28 May 2012).
2791:"Meles Zenawi quotes"
2680:"Nom de guerre Meles"
2637:. BBC. Archived from
1688:
1642:
1630:
1609:
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1567:
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1504:Abdullahi Yusuf Ahmed
1500:Battle of Ras Kamboni
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1183:(CUD), UEDF, and the
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1071:2000 general election
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685:
537:2005 general election
486:military dictatorship
482:Mengistu Haile Mariam
454:president of Ethiopia
386:Years of service
129:President of Ethiopia
6449:Islamic Courts Union
6372:Dhusamareb airstrike
6231:Insurgency in Ogaden
5073:Hailemariam Desalegn
4952:on 27 September 2007
4670:on 25 November 2007.
4317:on 28 September 2011
3956:on 27 September 2011
3768:on 10 November 2007.
3750:on 10 November 2007.
3485:"other new colleges"
3465:on 27 September 2007
3293:Businessinafrica.net
2942:on 30 September 2007
2853:on 30 September 2007
2708:on 25 September 2006
1661:Hailemariam Desalegn
1587:Meles attending the
1570:World Economic Forum
1484:Islamic Courts Union
1381:Islamic Courts Union
1133:Land and agriculture
1127:Bahir Dar University
1079:Human Rights Council
511:brought Ethiopia to
446:Legesse Zenawi Asres
273:Legesse Zenawi Asres
255:Hailemariam Desalegn
219:1st Chairman of the
121:Hailemariam Desalegn
6575:Mohamed Warsame Ali
6459:Sharif Sheikh Ahmed
5020:Tesfaye Gebre Kidan
3515:7 July 2007 at the
2880:on 25 February 2008
2766:on 3 February 2016.
2641:on 31 December 2005
2546:Ethiopianreview.com
2473:Abbink, J. (2006).
2228:is a candidate for
2180:Girma Wolde-Giorgis
1821:The Washington Post
1703:. A declaration of
1525:In October 2011, a
1434:welcomes President
1417:on 23 February 2012
1275:of this section is
946:Freedom of religion
904:Regions of Ethiopia
697:Ethiopian Civil War
533:territorial dispute
525:Eritrean referendum
515:; he expressed his
497:Ethiopian Civil War
398:Ethiopian Civil War
168:Tesfaye Gebre Kidan
97:Girma Wolde-Giorgis
6556:Mohamud Muse Hersi
6531:Ali Mohammed Ghedi
6512:Mohamed Omar Habeb
6454:Hassan Dahir Aweys
5012:Political offices
4759:. 20 February 2007
4644:on 14 October 2009
4247:The New York Times
3732:. 19 October 2006.
3649:. Africa.upenn.edu
3154:on 4 December 2007
3067:. Hartford-hwp.com
3023:. 21 December 2005
2530:. 7 November 2012.
2492:The New York Times
2451:TADESSE, KIRUBEL.
2170:Ethiopian Orthodox
1884:Erasmus University
1858:. You can help by
1806:The New York Times
1801:Human Rights Watch
1761:Benjamin Netanyahu
1749:Secretary-General
1740:Haile Gebrselassie
1649:
1637:
1593:
1574:
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1440:
1419:
1404:
1402:on 6 November 2007
1337:
1335:on 3 December 2001
1236:Meles with words:
1177:
1143:
1121:, and newly built
1119:Mekelle University
1107:
1067:
1038:
1009: Other (0.8%)
1001:Traditional faiths
961:Ethiopian Orthodox
886:". Meanwhile, the
876:
692:
656:Orthodox Christian
606:Meles was born in
586:. You can help by
541:riots and protests
410:Meles Zenawi Asres
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6630:
6289:Fall of Mogadishu
6069:
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5230:President of the
5209:President of the
5183:President of the
5080:
5079:
5069:Succeeded by
5038:Succeeded by
4618:on 27 August 2011
4397:. 5 December 2007
4206:National Archives
3908:on 1 October 2013
3535:on 7 October 2007
3491:on 1 October 2011
2512:. 16 August 2018.
2494:. 29 August 2012.
2437:. 25 August 2012.
2243:
2242:
2202:Diario de Etiopía
2197:(TICAD-IV), 2008.
2142:Media appearances
2059:summit in London.
1888:Hannam University
1876:
1875:
1705:national mourning
1617:Illness and death
1330:Russian President
1316:
1315:
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1093:School expansions
1048:Equity and growth
932:Benishangul-Gumuz
918:for Afar Region,
851:Ethnic federalism
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513:ethnic federalism
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244:Party established
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6714:Ethiopian rebels
6694:People from Adwa
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6507:Abdi Hasan Awale
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6367:Dobley airstrike
6284:Battle of Jowhar
6269:Battle of Baidoa
6187:Somali Civil War
6115:Somali Civil War
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1492:Ethiopian troops
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1194:In spite of the
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1111:Adama University
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872:Flag of Ethiopia
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