Meles’s Death: Paradoxes and Opportunities
By Messay Kebede Beyond the pathetic and at times ridiculous theatrics of Ethiopians ordered not only to mourn but also… (more)
Addis Ababa
Page 11The cause of Meles Zenawi’s death and its import
By Selam Beyene In the absence of a legitimate autopsy report, a death certificate or a credible official statement relating… (more)
The late dictator’s funeral scaled down because of security concerns
The late Ethiopian dictator Meles Zenawi’s funeral Sunday has been scaled down because of security threats, according to an Ethiopian… (more)
Addis Ababa in a somber mood as the dictator’s burial looms
EDITOR’S NOTE: There is a total clampdown on the independent press in Ethiopia. Even foreign correspondents are working under constant… (more)
Addis Ababa donkeys mourn the late Ethiopian dictator Meles Zenawi
A large group of donkeys residing in Addis Ababa went to the National Palace to pay respect to the late… (more)
100,000 children live in the streets of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Children living on the rough streets of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia’s capitol, describe their days and nights of struggle. To better understand the mentality that keeps the children from seeking help, we speak with Dr. Minas Hiruy, the director of a local ch…