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In late 2011 Ethiopian forces, in an effort to support the government of Somalia in their
battle against al-Shabaab militants, re-enter Somalia alongside a coalition of African
Union and Kenyan troops.
2012
Ethiopia jails prominent journalist Eskinder Nega for 18 years for violating the coun-
try's anti-terrorism legislation after he wrote an article questioning arrests under that
very same act.
2012
Ethiopia's most acclaimed modern artist, Afewerk Tekle, dies.
2012
The Patriarch of the Ethiopian Coptic Church, Abune Paulos, dies unexpectedly.
2012
On 20 August it is announced that Meles Zenawi, the man who has dominated the
Ethiopian and regional political scene for 21 years has died.
2012
The government announces that Hailemariam Desalegn, from southern Ethiopia, is to
be the acting prime minister until elections in 2015. The transition of power runs
smoother than many dared hope.
2012
The Ethiopian national football team qualifies for the 2013 Africa Cup, the first time it
has managed this in 31 years. Ethiopians celebrate as if they've already won the cup!
