Meles Zenawi
- Nationality Ethiopian
- Date of Birth 8 May 1955
- Occupation Politician
- Education Open University, Erasmus University Rotterdam
- Meles Zenawi Children Senay Meles, Semhal Meles, Marda Meles
He joined the Tigrayan People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) as a member
in 1975. Eventually, he was elected as the chairperson of TPLF and
EPRDF. Lead by him and other leaders, TPLF was able to assume power in
the country in 1991 as the civil war came to an end. Upon becoming the
Prime Minister, he introduced a multi-party political system and allowed
private press in the country. He agreed to work with the United States
against groups and organizations such as Al Qaeda operating out of the
country.
He was awarded the Rwanda’ National Liberation Medal and also the
“World Peace Prize” for his contributions to global peace. Zenawi also
received the “Yara” prize for carrying out a green revolution in the
country. Some other awards he had received included the Africa Political
Leadership Award in 2008, and the Good Governance award.
He married Azev Mesfin, who is currently a member of the Ethiopian
Parliament. Meles Zenawi died at the age of 57 years on the 20th of
August, 2012. He died from an infection after having an operation due to
a brain tumor.
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