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Tuesday, August 21, 2012

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Controverisal Ethiopian Leader Meles Zenawi Is Dead

Ethiopia announced the death of Prime Minister Meles Zenawi on Tuesday, August 21.

August 21, 2012 Ethiopian prime minister Meles Zenawi dies of an undisclosed illness; his leadership changed Ethiopia's economy to one of rapid growth and less food instability. He didn't tolerate political dissent and jailed reporters for life terms.

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