Ethiopia

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

Hailemariam Desalegn, Ethiopia’s new leader, has been sworn in after the death of long-time leader Meles Zenawi in August. “I am very happy to take the responsibility of being prime minister,” said Hailemariam Desalegn, 47, as lawmakers banged on their desks in support, AFP news agency reports. Hailemariam Desalegn had been deputy prime minister and [...]

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

Meles Zenawi died in a hospital abroad, said state media and a government spokesman, but they did not say exactly where or give details of his ailment

Meles Zenawi, Ethiopia’s prime minister, has died at the age of 57, state media say, after weeks of illness. Meles Zenawi died in a hospital abroad, said state media and a government spokesman, but they did not say exactly where or give details of his ailment. Speculation about his health mounted when he missed an [...]

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