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New dawn for Ethiopia after Nations Cup qualification

October 20, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Durosimi Thomas, BBC Sport To aim high sometimes pays dividends. Ethiopia were busy planning how to qualify for their first ever World Cup in 2014. Now they are celebrating a return to the Africa Cup of Nations after a … read more »

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African Leaders paid Tribute to Ethiopia’s late prime minister – Video

September 2, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Thousands of people are attending the state funeral of Ethiopia’s late prime minister Meles Zenawi.

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Photo Updates on Ethiopian Meles Zewani’s funeral

September 2, 2012 by IndepthAfrica
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Ethiopia: Thousands gather for funeral of Meles Zewani

September 2, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Tens of thousands of people have gathered in the Ethiopian capital for the state of funeral of late prime minister Meles Zenawi. It is the first state funeral to be held in the country in more than 80 years. Mr … read more »

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Ethiopia prepares for Meles’ funeral

August 31, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Ethiopia will bury its longtime powerful prime minister Meles Zenawi on Sunday in the first state funeral staged for a leader of the Horn of Africa nation in more than 80 years. Several African leaders are expected to attend the … read more »

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Ethiopia: Meles body to move to open air square

August 27, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

The body of Ethiopia’s late Prime Minister, Meles Zenawi’s body will be moved to the open air – Meskel Square, to allow Ethiopians to view the body and to express their grief and condolences, as record crowds thronged the presidential … read more »

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Is it a declaration of war? TPLF’s massive show of force in Addis Ababa

July 10, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Getahune Bekele On Sunday 8 July 2012, millions of humiliated and brutalized Ethiopians were forced to watch as TPLF warlords displayed their massive arsenal during the commemoration of Tigre martyrs day, which strangely took place in Addis Ababa, instead … read more »

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Protesters Absent as Ethiopia Marks Anniversary of Meles Rule

May 29, 2011 by benim

Tens of thousands of Ethiopians have turned out in Addis Ababa’s main square to mark Prime Minister Meles Zenawi’s 20th anniversary in power. A “day of rage” counterdemonstration planned by democracy activists failed to materialize. The turnout at Addis Ababa’s … read more »

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Ethiopian ruling party marks 20 years in power

May 28, 2011 by benim

ADDIS ABABA — Ethiopia’s ruling party on Saturday marked 20 years in power since toppling the regime of dictator Mengistu Haile Mariam, pledging self-reliance and wiping out widespread poverty. Tens of thousands of flag-waving supporters swarmed Addis Ababa’s main square … read more »

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Meles Zenawi’s Threats will not intimidate Us

April 7, 2011 by benim

In a nationally televised session of parliament, Mr. Meles had harsh words for the domestic opposition and for external forces he said are trying to destabilize Ethiopia. He served notice that his government would not tolerate anyone plotting demonstrations or … read more »

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