Africa - Voice of America: Meles Zenawi Leaves Mixed Legacy After 20 Years in Power

Africa - Voice of America africa

Meles Zenawi Leaves Mixed Legacy After 20 Years in Power Aug 21st 2012, 10:36 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 recovering overseas.  Meles leaves a mixed legacy after more than 20 years in power, having guided rapid development with one hand, while silencing all forms of dissent with the other.  Rise to power Meles came to power in a 1991 coup, as the head of an alliance of rebel groups called the EPRDF ... Media files: A143557C-4FD4-4512-956E-0B8184132BF2_cx0_cy2_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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