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Azeb Mesfin Haile (Amharic and Tigrinya: አዜብ መስፍን ኃይሌ; born 21 December 1966) is an Ethiopian politician who was the second First Lady of Ethiopia from 2001 to 2012. Azeb is the widow of Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi. She is the founder and patron of National Initiative for Mental Health of Ethiopia.
- Azeb Mesfin: Background, History, and Profile
- Azeb Mesfin: Childhood
- Azeb as A Young Rebel Fighter
- Azeb Mesfin and Meles Zenawi
- Azeb Mesfin: The Road to Power
- Azeb Mesfin: After Meles' Death
Azeb Mesfin: Most Powerful Woman in Ethiopia
Azeb Mesfin Haile, the wife of the late PM Meles Zenawi, was considered to be one of the most powerful women in Ethiopia. She is media shy and does not engage in many interviews, and this secretiveness perhaps was the catalyst that led to her being vilified throughout various media outlets. Some bad publicity she receives include: Europeans reporting her multimillion Euro shopping spree to Ethiopian’s calling her the “Mother of Corruption”. On the other end of the spectrum, she was awarded an...
Her father Mesfin Haile, was a peasant farmer, and her mother, Konjit Gola was the daughter of Fitawrari Gola Goshu. It is reported that Azeb’s grandfather, Gola Goshu was considered a traitor who worked along with the Italians during the 1935-1941 invasion. This stigma is said to have followed her family causing them to have a lower status within ...
While working there she would be introduced to the rebel cause and their doctrines through a man named Mekonnen Zelelew, a TPLF combatant and recruiter at the time. About 20 years old at the time, Azeb took a liking to Mekonnen, and would listen to his indoctrination during her free time. By 1980, Mekonnen would be recalled by his TPLF commanders t...
At the time, a young idealist, named Meles Zenawi was also working at the bureau, training newly recruited cadres on the political ideals of the TPLF. “Azeb Gola” the nickname given to her because of her well-known grandfather would soon serve under Meles as he began his meteoric rise within the group. It is believed that during this time, they wou...
By this time, Azeb would shy away from politics, and opt for raising her three children: Semhal, Marda and Senay Meles. She would also become the Executive Director of the Mega Corporation, which was involved in book publications among other endeavors. Azeb was widely criticized by opposition groups in the diaspora for the actions she took while ru...
In August 23, 2012, Meles Zenawi, her long time husband and partner in life, passed away due to an unknown illness. His death would have inevitably caused her untold emotional grief. Azeb and her children were seen lamenting the loss of the patriarchal head of their family. In a public display of their grief during the burial rituals, the public go...
29 de jun. de 2016 · Azeb Mesfin's Emotional Moment during gov't recognition for Axum Obelisk Restitution Committee at the National Palace
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Azeb Mesfin, a Member of Parliament (MP) and widow of the late Prime Minister Meles Zenawi, was in the spotlight throughout the year in relation to the events commemorating the death of her husband. Azeb, who was seen sorrowful in the events, ushered the establishment of the Meles Zenawi Foundation (MZF) – a non-profit organisation created by ...
1 de dic. de 2004 · Azeb Mesfin, wife of prime minister Meles Zenawi. ADDIS ABABA. The Ethiopian prime minister’s wife became one of the few high-profile figures in the country to take a public HIV test on Tuesday. Azeb Mesfin, 38, joined seven female ambassadors to take the test to mark World AIDS Day and urged others to be tested and "know their status".
12 de nov. de 2011 · Ethiopia Azeb Mesfin pushed to sideline The widow of the late Prime Minister Meles Zenawi feels increasingly sidelined in Ethiopia's ruling coalition and is mulling a move to the United States. Politics 06.12.2013
21 de ago. de 2014 · Meles Foundation Board President, Azeb Mesfin, the late Prime Minister’s wife, said he was a leader who served his country and its people without respite. She expressed her heartfelt gratitude, on behalf of her family, for all the comforting messages of condolence and support they had received.
