I think the Eritrean government is aware that any full-scale invasion of Ethiopia along the lines of 1998 could turn out to be suicidal... And we will not respond to any provocation short of all-out invasion. We are already engaged in a much more fruitful war - against poverty. Meles Zenawi awareengageeritrean share on social
Democracy cannot be a plaything for the capital cities. It has to infiltrate every nook and cranny in the country, including the village. Meles Zenawi capitalcitycountry Change image and share on social
When you have an emergency, there is the urge to do whatever it takes to see people get assistance. Meles Zenawi assistanceemergencypeople Change image and share on social
When push comes to shove, people vote alone. Meles Zenawi peoplepushshove Change image and share on social
The... provisional government unwaveringly believes that it can solve all the present problems together with the broad masses of Ethiopia. However, we can do this only if all the people come out in unison to implement our planned undertakings. Meles Zenawi believebroadethiopia share on social
Some people think African states cannot be trusted with the cookie jar. But there are absolutely good NGOs who have this feeling of human solidarity and who also recognize that their work can only be supplementary to the government. Meles Zenawi absolutelyafricancookie share on social
Of course everybody's thinking evolves over time. Only dead people cease learning, and I am not certified dead yet. So I am still learning. Meles Zenawi ceasecertifydead Change image and share on social
Over the years, I've come to recognize that democratization in Ethiopia is not just a matter of choice. It's a matter of national survival. I am deeply convinced that we either democratize and have a good chance of surviving, or if we fail to do so, we disintegrate. Meles Zenawi chancechoiceconvince share on social
The most stupid mistake a counter-insurgency operation can make is alienating the population. If you alienate the population, you're finished. Meles Zenawi alienatecounterfinish Change image and share on social