Net Worth $3 Billion
Sources Of Wealth Politics
Meles Zenawi Age 58 years Old'
Meles Zenawi Birth Place Adwa,
Meles Zenawi Martial Status Married Azeb Mesfen
Meles
Zenawi net worth: Meles Zenawi Asres was the former Prime Minister of
Ethiopia who presided over the country from 1995 to his death in
2012. He was also the President of Ethiopia from 1991 to 1995. He was
one of the most recent literate and forward thinking leaders of
Africa. Zenawi had an MBA from the United Kingdom, and a Masters of
science in economics from Netherlands. His net worth currently stands
at $3 Billion.
He
joined the Tigrayan People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) as a member in
1975. Eventually, he was elected as the chairperson of TPLF and
EPRDF. Lead by him and other leaders, TPLF was able to assume power
in the country in 1991 as the civil war came to an end. Upon becoming
the Prime Minister, he introduced a multi-party political system and
allowed private press in the country. He agreed to work with the
United States against groups and organizations such as Al Qaeda
operating out of the country.
He
was awarded the Rwanda’ National Liberation Medal and also the
“World Peace Prize” for his contributions to global peace. Zenawi
also received the “Yara” prize for carrying out a green
revolution in the country. Some other awards he had received included
the Africa Political Leadership Award in 2008, and the Good
Governance award.
He
married Azev Mesfin, who is currently a member of the Ethiopian
Parliament. Meles Zenawi died at the age of 57 years on the 20th of
August, 2012. He died from an infection after having an operation due
to a brain tumor.
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