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Hailemariam Desalegn sworn in as Ethiopia’s prime minister

Hailemariam Desalegn, Ethiopia's new leader, has been sworn in after the death of long-time leader Meles Zenawi in August. "I…

12 years ago

Meles Zenawi mausoleum to be built in Ethiopia

Ethiopia has decided to build a mausoleum to commemorate the life of former leader Meles Zenawi, who was buried on…

12 years ago

Meles Zenawi funeral: thousands of Ethiopians attend long-serving PM burial

Thousands of Ethiopians are attending the state funeral in Addis Ababa of country's long-serving Prime Minister Meles Zenawi, who died…

12 years ago

Meles Zenawi, Ethiopia’s prime minister, dies aged 57

Meles Zenawi, Ethiopia’s prime minister, has died at the age of 57, state media say, after weeks of illness. Meles…

12 years ago