The Voice of America (VOA) web site’s Amharic section is filled with BEKA, a slogan in Facebook that demands the removal of Ethiopia’s dictator Meles Zenawi. Hundreds of Ethiopians have turned the slogan into their profile picture in Facebook and other social media. Click the here to see the VOA web site.
Youth groups have posted announcements in the social media about their intention to stage nation wide protests in May 2011 demanding the Meles regime to step down. May 2011 marks Ethiopian dictator’s 20th year in power.