NEWS
(Aug 21, 2012)
Prime Minister Meles Zenawi, the Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, passed away at midnight, (August 20th) due to an illness for which he had been receiving treatment abroad for the past two months. Prime Minister Meles Zenawi was a visionary leader who dedicated his entire life to the fight against the brutal military Derg regime and then to the battle to lift the people of Ethiopia out of poverty. As the head of the executive for the past 21 years, Prime Minister Meles was not only a leader who led his country into a new chapter of development, peace, and democracy but a person who will always be remembered as a champion of the cause of Africa in international fora. The Council of Minister said “Meles was Africa’s apostle of change”. It said “the loss the far-sighted great leader Meles is not only a loss to Ethiopia and Africa, but also to the world.” The statement said Ethiopia had “started seeing light at the end of the tunnel through the projects of peace, democracy and development developed through Meles’s great leadership”. It added: “we shall only be consoled by our commitment to bring to end what Prime Minister Meles started in his years of leadership.” The Council of Ministers has announced that in accordance with the constitution Deputy Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn will continue to lead the Council of Ministers. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs offers its deepest condolences to the family and friends of Prime Minister Meles and to the peoples of Ethiopia. The Prime Minister's body is expected to return to Ethiopia this evening. Details of the funeral arrangements will be announced in due course.
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