With classic timing, i arrive in Addis during the public mourning of the Prime Minister Meles Zanawir. His death was distinctly suspicious and it is well thought that he died several day before a public announcement was made.
Local T.V. has dedicated full day
coverage of mourners paying their respects and national radio stations are not
broadcasting any other news. Ms J´s eldest works in local radio and he has been
ordered to play sombre music with no dialogue whatsoever.
Although not universally loved,
Ethiopians are always respectful on the death of a leader. There is a day of mourning on Sunday at
Meskel Square, but with the first day back for teachers on Monday, i fear i
will miss what will be a very interesting spectacle indeed.
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