Meles Zenawi’s photo form the backdrop to the TV screens ... substantially over the last decade and this has allowed many young Ethiopians to gain access to some form of higher education.

Meles died in a Brussels hospital on August 20 after a protracted illness Followed by giant crowds, Meles’ flag-draped coffin slowly processed through the capital from the National Palace to the ...

ETHIOPIANS have mourned their late strongman Meles Zenawi ... adorned with white flowers and pictures of Meles - who died last month aged 57 - as a boy and young man, before the casket was ...

State television announced that Meles Zenawi, aged 57 ... and illustrates the hopefulness with which the young leader was viewed. After he had reassured members of Congress and state department ...

Ethiopia's longtime ruler, prime minister Meles Zenawi has died of an undisclosed illness. He was 57. Meles, as he is known, was a long-time ally of the U.S. and seen as a strong bulwark against ...

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia – Meles Zenawi, Ethiopia's long-time ruler who ... State TV on Tuesday showed pictures of Meles as classical music played in the background. Born on May 8, 1955, Meles ...

NAIROBI — Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi has died at the age of 57 after months of speculation about his health. State television announced his death Tuesday, saying he had been ...