PM Meles Speech in Togo Lomi - 1991 E.C

The Speech is made by Mr. Meles defending Ethiopia's postion as the AU headquarter.

Remembering Meles Zenawi

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August 21, 2012
Ghelawdewos Araia

As the maxim goes, with all the best intentions in the world some sorrow remains, and there is no doubt that the family and extended family of Meles Zenawi are in deep sorrow for his untimely departure. Before I delve into the remembrance notes I like to extend my condolences to Azieb (Gola) Mesfin and his children.

Foreign Policy: The Meles Zenawi I Knew

by Barry Malone

I once asked Ethiopia's Prime Minister Meles Zenawi, who died on Aug. 20 from an unspecified illness at age 57, whether he was a dictator. He grinned and then, stopping, just looked at me.

More... Nervously, I did what a journalist should never do, and filled the silence.

"A lot of people call you that," I said.

He told me he didn't care much what foreigners thought and that the people who described him that way were rarely his countrymen. "If Ethiopians thought that I was what you say, I would not sleep at night," he said. "But I don't believe they do."

Life and times of Meles Zenawi (1955-2012) by Zecharias Mengistu

By Zecharias Mengistu

Life and times of Meles Zenawi (1955-2012)

It was somewhat expected. It was coming, yet it has still hit this nation like a flying brick. Primeminister Meles Zenawi has died. It has been confirmed by state...TV. It still seems somewhat unreal that he is no longer with us. Even during the last few months of his life abroad, I always felt he was still at his desk in Arat Kilo thinking up another plot twist in our country's tiresome lengthy yet winning battle against poverty. But it's time to accept he will no longer be there, he has departed from this world.

A great documentary on MR. Meles Zenawi Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Acting Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn speaks to the press

(Aug 22, 2012)
The Acting Prime Minister, Hailemariam Desalegn, spoke briefly to the press yesterday (August 21st), for the first time about the sudden and untimely death of Prime Minister Meles Zenawi

Ethiopians mourn a great leader as his body returns home

(Aug 22, 2012)

Thousands of mourning Ethiopians turned out on Tuesday as Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi's body arrived at Addis Ababa airport last night .A military band played as the coffin, draped in an Ethiopian flag, was taken from the Ethiopian Airlines flight, and the ceremony was attended by ministers, military and religious leaders as well as diplomats.

Reactions from Europe

(Aug 21, 2012)

The European Commission president, Jose Manuel Barroso, said that Prime Minister Meles was a respected leader who demonstrated his strong personal commitment over many years to improving the lives of not just his own but all African peoples, through his work on African unity, climate change, development and in promoting peace and stability, particularly in the Horn of Africa.

Presidents Guelleh, Mussevini ,Kibaki send condolence

(Aug 21, 2012)

President of the Republic of Djibouti Ismael Omar Guelleh, and President of the Republic of Uganda, Yoweri Musevini and President of the Republic of Kenya ,Mwai Kibaki have sent letters of condolences to President Girma Woldegiorgis, and Acting Prime Minister Hailemariam Dessalegn following the news of the death of Prime Minister Meles Zenawi.

AU and IGAD send condolences on the death of Prime Minister Meles Zenawi

(Aug 21, 2012)

The African Union Commission in a statement issued today (August 21), expressed its heartfelt condolences on "the untimely passing away of Ato Meles Zenawi, the Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia" adding that

Meles Zenawi's death: African leaders' reaction (Aug 21, 2012)

Aug 21, 2012



African and other leaders have been reacting to the news that Prime Minister Meles Zenawi has died at the age of 57. South African President, Jacob Zuma, described Meles' death as "an absolute tragedy for Africa and the people of Ethiopia to mourn such an exceptional leader who contributed as an active role-player in various continental and global initiatives".

Prime Minister Meles Zenawi passes away

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.

Belaynesh the first Ethiopian-born Ambassador of Israel to Ethiopia

Israel’s Ambassador presents credentials (Aug 16, 2012)

Israel’s newly appointed Ambassador to Ethiopia, Ambassador Belaynesh Zevadia presented her credentials to Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Hailemariam Desalegn, today (August 14). The Deputy Prime Minister, who noted that Ethiopia and Israel’s historic bilateral relationship was excellent, said the appointment of Ambassador Belaynesh the first Ethiopian-born Ambassador of Israel to Ethiopia, was a great opportunity to raise the relationship to an even higher level.

Indonesia extends support to Ethiopia’s GTP: Ambassador

(Aug 17, 2012)

The Indonesian Ambassador to Ethiopia, Ramli Saud, said in a press conference on Thursday (August 16th) that Indonesia would be extending support to Ethiopia’s effort to realize the Growth and Transformation Plan (GTP). Indonesia is celebrating its 67th year of independence, and the Ambassador paid tribute to the historical contribution of Ethiopia to the independence of Indonesia.

Abune Paulos, Patriarch of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church, passes away (Aug 16, 2012)

8/17/2012


His Holiness, Abune Paulos, Fifth Patriarch of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahdo Church, Ichege of the See of St. Tekle Haymanot, Archbishop of Axum and one of the seven serving Presidents of the World Council of Churches passed away today (August 16) due to an illness for which His Holiness had been receiving treatment for over the past week here in Addis Ababa. Abune Paulos was born in 1935 in Adwa woreda of Tigray region, and entered the Abba Garima Monastery as a young boy to train as a deacon, eventually taking monastic orders and being ordained a priest.

Ethiopian Airlines today became the first airline in the world outside Japan

8/17/2012

Ethiopian Airlines today became the first airline in the world outside Japan to fly paying passengers on the Boeing 787 Dreamliner.

The carrier entered the aviation history books today at 12:50 p.m. ET, inaugurating passenger service on the jet around 1:30 p.m. with a special flight from Washington Dulles to the carrier's hub in Addis Ababa. Today's flight comes just two days after Ethiopian officially took delivery of the first commercial jet to be made from carbon fiber construction instead of more-traditional aluminum and steel.

Ethiopia Ranks Second in Africa in London Olympic

Sunday, 12 August 2012
The country got all the three gold medals by its female athletes while its male athletes failed to get one. Out of the total seven medals the women claimed five.

Ethiopians lost their final hope of getting gold in men’s marathon at the concluding day of the London Olympic 2012 when the unexpected Ugandan Athlete Stephen Kiprotich won the country’s second-ever Olympic gold medal.

Meles is in regular contact with Thabo Mbeki over the issue of Sudan, says an official

8/10/2012
The prolonged absence of Meles Zenawi, Ethiopia’s usually hyperactive prime minister, has sparked a covert succession struggle at home and prompted fears farther afield for a future without one of east Africa’s diplomatic and security linchpins.

Government officials say Mr Meles, who has not been seen in public since mid-June, is recovering from a serious illness, but they deny opposition rumours that he is dead or dying at a hospital in Brussels.

Traditional Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony Brewed Up by Chef Marcus Samuelsson and Cafe Colucci at SF Chefs

Hiwot Tadesse makes coffee, the Ethiopian way

It's 10am and I'm part of a crowd in the middle of one of the Financial District’s temples to the caffeine-fueled lifestyle. But instead of jittery office workers gulping their lattes, I see an incongruous cultural scene for a downtown java joint. Flanking the gleaming espresso bar, a raised platform is strewn with long grasses and bright yellow flowers, set with baskets, carved wooden boxes and trays of tiny white cups. Just like the mothers and grandmothers of many generations have done before her, a lovely Ethiopian woman in an embroidered dress stirs a pan of coffee beans over a blue flame, while aromatic curls of incense waft across the room

Ethiopia: Ethiopian Airlines unveils B787 Dream Interior

8/7/2012


Ethiopia: Ethiopian Airlines unveils B787 Dream Interior

Ethiopian Airlines, the fastest growing airline in Africa, is proud to unveil the special features of its B787 Dreamliner. The airline will be the first outside Japan to receive the Dreamliner on 14 August 2012. The Dreamliner applies breakthrough technologies of the 21st century and takes passenger comfort and overall travel experience to a whole new level.