[Marinausa]

Did not expect this. I heard rumors he was sick but the gov't was doing such a big cover up.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-19328356

What does this mean for region? Will Ethiopia become a democracy now? He was in power for 20 years and before him was military rule. He had a lot of opposition not sure if he will be missed by anyone other than Tigre

[chodeasyday]

Hopefully the one that takes over have balls and still dare to resist pressure from European countries and let the jailed communist "journalists" from Sweden continue to get a few laps around the earth of black cock when they are in jail for a whole decade!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-16337291

Ethiopia has always had a special place in my heart after that incident.

[9mm_fan]

Horn of Africa Tribune ---> Current Affairs & Politics

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[Lxbsvksl]

Tigre

He was Tigray, not Tigre.

Tigre are almost non-existant in Ethiopia.

[Emedgella]

http://www.ethiotube.net/video/21539...August-21-2012

[Nigeopire]

What an unimportant warlord