Fikreslassie Yemane :
On the 14th memorial of the passing of Meles Zenawi, we remember a remarkable African statesman whose life and political legacy left a deep mark on Ethiopia and the wider continent.
Meles was a leader of ideas, development, and political transformation. Whatever our differences in judging his policies and political record, his commitment to Ethiopia’s development, his strong belief in African self-reliance, and his role in shaping Ethiopia’s modern political history cannot be ignored.
Fourteen years after his passing, his legacy continues to inspire debate, reflection, and discussion about Ethiopia’s future and Africa’s place in the world.
May his memory remain a reminder that leadership is ultimately measured not only by power, but by the ideas, institutions, and possibilities a generation leaves behind.
Remembering Meles Zenawi, 1955–2012.
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