The much anticipated Ethiopian Review's annual "Person of the Year" will be announced shortly. Clear choices are emerging. The short list will be posted tomorrow.
Ethiopian Review is still accepting nominations for the "2009 Person of the Year." Please post your nominations and suggestions in the comment box below.
The person who will be chosen as "Person of the Year" is believed to have contributed the most to the betterment of Ethiopia during the past 12 months.
Last year's choice [click here to read] was President Isaias Afwerki of Eritrea. Ethiopian Review — by far the most popular and widely read Ethiopian journal according to Alexa.com — found that President Isaias has done more than any one to advance the interest of Ethiopia in 2008 by providing assistance to Ethiopian freedom fighters, as well as opening the door for any Ethiopian who is trying to escape the brutal repression in Ethiopia while Kenya, Yemen, Djibouti and others closed theirs.
The final decision will be made on December 31 by Ethiopian Review publisher in consultation with the journal's Board of Trustees, Advisers, and readers.
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President Isayas Afewerk
November 21st, 2009 at 3:54 PM
Leaders of Mederek should be persons of the year.
Message to Eng. Hailu:
Eng. Hailu, you told Ethiopians not to drink coffee with woyanes. Many, including Shibre Deselagen, listened, followed your orders, and were gun-downed by Agazi forces. Now, you have betrayed those and surrendered yourself by signing a meaningless so-called code of conduct with the head of Agazi forces. Sir, if you are no shame, I don't know what shame is.
November 21st, 2009 at 4:14 PM
My best and worst persons of 2009
The Best person of the year 2009 is Birtukan
The worst person of the year Ato Hailu Shovel
November 21st, 2009 at 4:55 PM
Singer Helen Berhe(Ozaza alena) should be person of the the year becouse she is new and become known in 2009 year.
November 21st, 2009 at 5:02 PM
Again, this year the Eritrean president should be the ER person of the year.
His unwavering stand for a united, strong, democratic Ethiopia speaks volumes about his political intellect, wisdom and experience.
Asmara is becoming the meeting place of all the Ethiopian progressive forces fighting to bring peace, democracy and prosperity in Ethiopia.
The one man that can make the Tribal Junta wet in their pants is the Eritrean President. He made them and he can destroy them, when time is right.
The only proplem is that, there not an organized opposition to take over. The ball is in opposition court.
November 21st, 2009 at 5:10 PM
The 2009 person of the year should be Elias Kifle who has surpassed other Ethiopian journalists by traveling to Asmara and interviewing the President of that country, Isaiah Afeworki, and sharing with us, his audiences, the views of the President of Eretria about the futures of the two countries – Ethiopia and Eretria. Elias Kifle has traveled two times to Asmara and met with the Ethiopian Freedom Fighters. By meeting them in the jungles of Ethiopia, Elias Kifle has brought us the first hand news from these legendary freedom fighters and assured us they could do the job to remove the tyrant leader, Meles Seitanawi (Zenawi) from his eighteen-years-old post and replace him by a highly educated, dedicated, and unbiased person, a person well liked by all the Ethiopian people; therefore, I nominate Elias Kifle to be a man of the year, and I hope all of you would follow my honest suggestion.
November 21st, 2009 at 5:34 PM
Burukan Midekssa 2009 Person of the Year!
November 21st, 2009 at 5:41 PM
p. isaias afwerki, brehanu nega
November 21st, 2009 at 6:02 PM
I Say General Asaminew Tsige, . IN 2009 according to the Voice of America (VOA), General Asaminew Tsige told the Kangaroo court judge that he had been a victim of ethnic abuse, as well as beatings and torture by Meles Zenawi’s prison guards. He is now blind in his left eye as a result of the torture.
November 21st, 2009 at 6:11 PM
Obang Metho
For me Obang Metho is man of the year.After all those tragedies and attrocities happened to his community and relatives by the brutal regime, he devoted his time, energy and resource to creat awarness about human right violation, torture and Genocide in different part of Ethiopia to world leaders and internation institution.He also inspired ethiopians to come together and fight the brutal regime and build future Ethiopia free of tourture, intemedation, mass killing, equall to its all citizens regardless of her/his religion, Gender, Ethinicity under the moto of humanty before ethinicity.As to my openion he deserve to be man of the year. Obang we love you keep on your good works
November 21st, 2009 at 6:29 PM
I NOMINATE MARCUS SAMUELSON IF HE INDEED BRINGS UP THE HUMAN RIGHTS ISSUE IN ETHIOPIA TO BARRACK OBAMA DURING DINNER.
November 21st, 2009 at 6:36 PM
Best Person of the year:
Lidetu Ayalew
Worst Person of the year
Elias Kifle
November 21st, 2009 at 7:01 PM
The man of the year should be none other than Eyasu Alemayehu who you hate but who has contributed much again this year in all fields. The worst person is Hailu Shawel. Special hero mention should go to Bertukan
November 21st, 2009 at 7:08 PM
Elias kifle must be the person of the year for his effort to travel to Asmara and trying to find a way to solve the problem from its roots. I still believe woyane can not and won't be removed with out help of shabia or before shabia has to destroyed it first, from both options Elias has chosen the former which is more realistic option at the moment. For his courageous move Elias is my number one nominee. By the way I have never taken Elias seriously until he went to the fighting field and had pictures with those young boys in uniform.
November 21st, 2009 at 7:10 PM
Do not blame Hailu Sahwel (scarf). He was hit in the head by foreign ambassadors which damaged his brain. I quote "…andande senascheger chenqelatachenen lekorekomun ye-wedaj hager ambasadercoh misgana yegebachewal.." that is what he said. I guess the "kurkum" was hard.
November 21st, 2009 at 7:22 PM
I nominate Daoud Ibsa and Eyasu Alemayehu for being steadfast despite all problems.
special hero award also for Bertukan
November 21st, 2009 at 7:35 PM
The worst person nomination for Hailu Shawel
The best person award for the people of Ethiopia, patient and heroic
November 21st, 2009 at 7:36 PM
Worst person is Elias Kifle
Best person is Berhanu Nega
November 21st, 2009 at 7:37 PM
One of these people
- esayas afowerk
-leader of ONLF( I don't know his name) He is showed to everybody that we have to fight to get freedom.
-general Asaminew Tsege( lost his eye by Meles)
November 21st, 2009 at 7:50 PM
I nominate as best person Fasika Belette and as worst person Lidetu Ayalew.Let us also honor political prisoners.
November 21st, 2009 at 7:54 PM
Burukan Midekssa who has no equal.
November 21st, 2009 at 8:09 PM
Pres Isaias Afwerki
for being a visionary and a LEADER AGAINST all ODDS
November 21st, 2009 at 8:31 PM
ELIAS KIFLE
November 21st, 2009 at 8:32 PM
My choice is Birtukan Midheksa for her unwavering stand for the truth and justice. She is a person of integrity, brave and committed political figure. When some run away for fear and some submit themselves to dictators she chose to stand for the truth accepting the consequences. She is in prison and paying the price to bring change for her people. I think she is an example and symbol of the struggle in our country.
November 21st, 2009 at 8:34 PM
Elias Kifle and Seleshi are person(s) of the year in my book.
November 21st, 2009 at 8:38 PM
I firmly believe that this years award should go to those tried so hard to make a formidable task to unseat the woyane tribal junta. I'm not talking about the many paper tigers that Ethiopia is abundant of but about those who are actually laying the pathway towards victory by informing , agitating and organizing the public to take tangilble steps. Ethiopia and Ethiopoians wether in the diaaspora or at home should recoginize these two individuals. My two nominees for the 2009 person of the year are none other than ELIAS KIFLE AND SHILESHI TILAHUN.
I solemly salute these two remarkable individuals.
cheers
goradew
November 21st, 2009 at 8:39 PM
I nominate
1. Professor Mesfin
2. Bertukan Mideksa
3. Eleni (Ethiopian Exchnge)
November 21st, 2009 at 9:22 PM
Whoelse other than Birtukan!!
November 21st, 2009 at 9:25 PM
President isaias Afwerki and Elias Kifle
I nominated President Isaias for his stewardship of our opposition forces, his unwavering stand of our countries unity, the vision he has for the entire Horn region and his patience in spite of the Weyanes provocative actions.
I nominated Elias Kifle for his courage to go to Eritrea and do what he had to see to it that the two peoples would open up some rapprochement, which is a win-win situation rather than dwell on some meaningless hatred and holding grudge against people who are literary cousins!
November 21st, 2009 at 10:08 PM
ELIAS KIFLE AND SELESHI ARE THE PERSON'S OF THE YEAR 2009.
November 21st, 2009 at 10:10 PM
Shame on you who is calling Birtukan Midekisa as a hero. Don't take my word , just call and find out the truth. I don't know when you people wake up your mind. Don't count your age in USA, try to be smart.
November 21st, 2009 at 10:13 PM
These are my choices at no particular order:
* Mr. Isaias Afwerki for not wavering his support to all Ethiopian oppositions and withstanding all accusations labelled against him for helping us.
* Mr. Mohamed Osman, chairman of ONLF for leading the first Ethiopian armed struggle against the TPLF dominated regime. And showed that the only way to remove TPLF was through armed struggle and not entertain teethless long articles or holding peaceful meetings and demonstrations.
* Mr. Elias Kifle for freeing us from the taboo of not having anything to do with Eritrea, the risk of being labelled traitor and un-Ethiopianness!
For the interest of Ethiopia, he actually travelled twice to Eritrea and interviewed Mr. Isaias Afwerki which many of us have listened to.
November 22nd, 2009 at 12:24 AM
Teddy Afro
November 22nd, 2009 at 12:58 AM
1)BIRTUKAN MIDEKSA
2)BIRTUKAN MIDEKSA
3)BIRTUKAN MIDEKSA
November 22nd, 2009 at 1:30 AM
Person of the year is the jewel of Ethiopian, Birtukan Mideksa
November 22nd, 2009 at 1:46 AM
I nominate Birtukan Mideksa. Selecting her as "2009 Person of the Year" could also help us to intensify the drive for her release from TPLF's jail.
November 22nd, 2009 at 1:55 AM
Elias Kifle of ER
November 22nd, 2009 at 4:10 AM
Person of the year 2009 should be as follows:
1. General Asaminew Tsige and Group
2. Elias Kifle
3. Pres. Isaias Afewerkq
November 22nd, 2009 at 5:49 AM
EWNETU
Pime Minister Meles Zenawi is the person of the year 2009 for taking a tangible forward steps to slow down the political tension in the country and also for his outstanding performance in representing Africa in various matters and enable Ethiopia to shine infront of the world.
November 22nd, 2009 at 7:27 AM
None, for there hasn't been any person who has done some thing beneficial to the country.
me
November 22nd, 2009 at 9:21 AM
I do believe Birtukan M. should be the person of the year.She stands up against the butcher weyane Meles. The rest of Ethiopian leaders are scared from him and want to work with him even though they know deep down inside he is going to be re elected for another term.
November 22nd, 2009 at 9:27 AM
Mr Elias, why you cut my message on #31? If you don't like my message don't put it the whole. I have enough evidence what I am saying. She is visiting her daughter at night time , the people in Ferencay Legasion saw her . And she is relaxing in lakes in south Shewa region with Woyannes, this time. She is not in jail. She will be the next fake president , in place of 100 aleka.
November 22nd, 2009 at 9:46 AM
best:
Birtukan
Berhanu
worest:
Hailu
Meles
November 22nd, 2009 at 9:50 AM
BEST
1.Dr. Gebisa Ejeta
2.Kenenisa
WORST
1.Elias kifle
2.Esayas Afeworki
November 22nd, 2009 at 9:53 AM
Elias Kifle should be person of the year and worst person of the year should be Engera Hailu Shawel
November 22nd, 2009 at 10:17 AM
sirak
I Vote for President Isayas Afewerk
November 22nd, 2009 at 10:34 AM
If appropriate Elias Kifle deserves the ER's year of the man for his proven farsightedness and consistency. He is always the first to expose the foxes when they were covered in 'yebeg lemd'. His visit to Eritria also means a lot.
I nominate Elias not only for the ER man of the year, but for a leader of a brand new opposition party. I believe Elias has the potential to do more than ER publisher. Elias has to rise if G7 fails to show us some thing tangeble before the May Election.
November 22nd, 2009 at 11:29 AM
Elias kifle= worst person of the year
isayas= dictator of the year
Meles= Man of the year
Hailu= Genuine of the year
Lidetu= next leader of ethiopia
birtukan= DEDEB set (stupid woman) of the year
November 22nd, 2009 at 11:56 AM
1. Professor Al Mariam
2. professor Messay Kebede
November 22nd, 2009 at 12:27 PM
1. BIRTUKAN MEKIDSA FOR HER SACRIFIES AND DEDICATION TO BUILD DEMOCRATIC ETHIOPIA.
2. OBANG METHO FOR HIS NONE STOP STRUGGLE TO PUT ETHIOPIA FIRST. HIS DEDICATION TO BRING AWARNESS THE SITUATION IN ETHIOPIA SHOULD BE RECOMENDED.
November 22nd, 2009 at 12:47 PM
Best of person of the year General Asaminew Tsigae and his friends in the torture room . These Heroes are symbols of Ethiopian people. They represent Ethiopia under torture. They represent the situation in which Ethiopia is found.
November 22nd, 2009 at 1:18 PM
birtukan mideksa person of the year
November 22nd, 2009 at 1:19 PM
The vote should go to Birtukan and Dr Berhanu for best and Hailu shallow for worst. Meles is out of scale in the worst person meter.
November 22nd, 2009 at 1:25 PM
1.Elias Kifle
2.LIj Teklemariam Abebe.
22.11.2009 at18.30
November 22nd, 2009 at 1:31 PM
1.ክቡር ኢንጅነር ሃይሉ ሻውል
November 22nd, 2009 at 1:41 PM
President Isaias Afwerki, becouse of his steadfastness, despide all odd, his independence of doing business and his genuine intention to bring a real economical and political independent not only to Eritrea and Ethiopia but also to the horn!
November 22nd, 2009 at 1:43 PM
Gebremedhin Araya, for telling us all what really happned at Hawzen, and for exposing how the inner workings of TPLF
November 22nd, 2009 at 1:50 PM
1 Birtukan Midekssa
1 Pro. Al.Mariam
2 Elias Kiflie ER
2 Sileshi Tilahun EPPF
3 Pro. Messai Kebede
3 Obang Metho
November 22nd, 2009 at 1:55 PM
I hope you won't be shy to be named man of the year of ER while you own ER. But Elias Kifle deserves for his unwavering stand on all major issues. Exposing the pseudo intellectuals who stand against the legitimate Holy synod but they stand with aba gebremedhin like drs. aklilu and getachew , the untrust worthy and corrupt shaleka gang including egocentric hailu showel etc. And your stand on the way to push forward the struggle against woyane one way is through the help of Eritrea. Your consistency on that precede most the so called opposition leaders. I can add more. But definately Elias Kifle learned political science he is much wiser than some of the so called they claimed them selves political scientist like dr. taye.
we gud.
November 22nd, 2009 at 2:24 PM
Isaias Afwerki
Isaias Afwerki
Isaias Afwerki
Ethiopia needs him now more than ever!
November 22nd, 2009 at 3:43 PM
No one but the brave Birtukan!!!
November 22nd, 2009 at 6:44 PM
EPPF as an organisation or others in an armed struggle against the minority Junta!!!
The only reason why some people are nominating BIRTUKAN is coz she's been detained in retrospective that the older git SHAWEL stupidly chose to serve the blood soaked master than the Ethiopian people.
I would never trust any of the opposition leaders – trust me as soon as she is released she will be like the damn SHAWEL.
Why not nominate those who are sacrifcing themselves for the people of Ethiopia such as the EPPF & why not the MARTYRS of 2005.
I've never seen Ethiopians dis-unified ever than it's now.
Please let's be conscientious, it's an insult & we should be ashamed to nominate Meles & Shawel & the like…
November 22nd, 2009 at 7:49 PM
My best is Lidetu Ayalew, He who opened modern politics, ploitics based on logic and discussion. You know I have seen people are following his way.
Cheers!!!
November 22nd, 2009 at 8:12 PM
My nomination goes to :
1- His Excelency Prime Minister Meles Zenawi.
2- Seye Abraha.
3- Gebru Asrat.
4- Hailu Shawel.
5- Lidetu
6- The Chinese people ."for their support to build the tallest dam in Africa"
November 22nd, 2009 at 8:15 PM
president isayas afeworki should be nominated the man of the year for 2009.
November 22nd, 2009 at 8:58 PM
Abun 'Merqorious'
November 22nd, 2009 at 9:14 PM
Hailu shaul for the Greatest betrayal since Judas!!
November 23rd, 2009 at 12:14 AM
1, His Majosty Atse Meles Zenawi;
2, Etege Azeb Mesifin;
3, Lielit Semhal Meles-for her drinking ability of 2dozen of Beer at a night!
November 23rd, 2009 at 12:21 AM
listen people i do not know why my people talking about lidtu .this guy he so lovely person he stand what he is belive from the begingning till now please do not litsn one of his friends what ever they say that is a personal attack from hailu & berhanu nega watch when ethiopian it is very soon to know about lidtu i give you your true jujiment lidtu he still stand with his party which is edapa party lets look him very closley lets litsen him .do not litsen kinjet this party is now spilt 4 party.think,litsen, thanks
November 23rd, 2009 at 12:56 AM
@# 48(miller): stupid of the year
-Meles and his mafia group….worest person of the year
-Hailu shawul…Loser of the year
-Teddy, Prof.Al.mariam, General Asamenew, birtukan….person of the year
-Lidetu….Kehadi of the year
-all other extremists….nonsense of the year
-Paulos…….Dectator of the year
November 23rd, 2009 at 1:18 AM
it's been only 5 month since i come here in US and before i came here i used to debate with my weyane frainds, some times things went nasty becouse most of them are narrow minded, when i puss them hard they told me to becarfull…when i get my to come here i decided one thing, i wait one of banda in the night and break his hade hard…i have a very good physical condition and a black belt marshal art…i don't want to go old carrying boxes here, i want to do some thing for my country, i can't help in money…but i have the welingness to give my life for my country, in my world there is no entnicity, religion and color…i stand for one ethiopia and i can take out 3-4 guys hand to hand..but i don't have exprinace in gun…were can i go to get my wish…please some body help me out with this…i can help.so that one day wheather i'm alive or die i may get the chance to be person of the year!
one ethiopia
November 23rd, 2009 at 2:46 AM
Again Issias Afwerki
November 23rd, 2009 at 2:46 AM
The Man of the year 2009 is Eng. Hailu
The worst man is Dr. Birhanu who begging
for Isayas Afeworki.
November 23rd, 2009 at 3:57 AM
Eng. Hailu is the man who tries to united all
Ethiopians
November 23rd, 2009 at 3:59 AM
President Isaiyas would be man of the year, Elias and Shilesh should also be nominated
November 23rd, 2009 at 5:50 AM
Elias Kifle should man of the year
Jegina Yejegina lij Enat yeweledechiw.
November 23rd, 2009 at 11:59 AM
Share the person of the year President Isaias Afewerki with Elias Kifle and Shilshi Telahun. I Wouldn't mind if the ONLF Leader is included.
November 23rd, 2009 at 12:06 PM
BIRTUKAN MIDEKSA
November 23rd, 2009 at 12:48 PM
For 2009 it should be Elias and Sileshi, these two heroes managed to open the doors of cooperation and friendship between Ethiopia and Eritrea and are still tirelessly working to unite the genuine Ethiopian opposition for a better tomorrow for the people of Ethiopia and the whole Horn of Africa.
My Ethiopian brothers and sisters, please join me in nominating these two heroes for 2009 persons of the year!!!
November 23rd, 2009 at 12:53 PM
One ethiopia; I can understand how you fell about your country.If you want to help to bring justice and honer to Ethiopia the easiest and surest way is to join GENBOT7.right now G7 needs any help it could get to destroy woyane.
November 23rd, 2009 at 1:17 PM
For 2009, we nominate,
1, Obang Meto
2, Dr G Bekele
3, Professor Alemayehu G/Mariam
4, Dr Birhanu Nega
5, Ato Gebremedhin Araya
6, Shambel Belayneh
7, Teddy Afro
8, Birtukan Mideksa
9, Dr Merera Gudina
10, Engineer Gizachew Shiferaw
November 23rd, 2009 at 2:41 PM
Ato Hailu Shawul and Meles Zenawi who are candidates for nobel prize should be person of the year 2009. Tekeze Dam should be the most celebrated project of the year 2009.
November 23rd, 2009 at 4:15 PM
Issias Afwerki is the MAN of the 2099 and the years to come.
November 23rd, 2009 at 4:27 PM
I really think Issaias afwerki of Eritrea should be man of the year for not bowing down for the western and the group of MONKEY organization AU.
November 23rd, 2009 at 4:29 PM
Africa is a playground of petty dictators and thugs with hearts made of stone, looking for their own self interest and care less about the downtrodden masses.
The Eritrean President seem to have, a heart made of gold and a visionary mind, to lead his nation but the whole Horn and East Africa. This great statesman is my choice for ER person of the year.
Once in a long line of leaders comes a leader which inspires the entire nation and lead the nation to greatness. Isaias is of those leaders.
November 23rd, 2009 at 4:38 PM
PM. Meles Zenawi
President Issayas Afeworki
Mr Daud Ibsa
Ato Tewodros Kasahun (Teddy Afro)
Wzro Birtukan Mediksa
Ato Lidetu Ayelew
Eng Hailu Shallow
Ps. I don't like most of them but Objectively, they are all merited to be nominated.
November 23rd, 2009 at 4:52 PM
Marcus Samuelson the Ethiopian chef from NEW York, for confronting Barrack Obama at the White House about the state sponsored terrorism funded indirectly by western donors in Ethiopia.
November 23rd, 2009 at 5:10 PM
I already wrote my openion at #19.
let me add something .
Mr Elias, you are doing a good job.
But don't nominate yourself on your own website, let somebody else nominate you in some other place.
And I hope you don't nominate Birtukan, she is #101st political prisoner , according to her Capitol hill testimony.
You know what I mean.
November 23rd, 2009 at 5:41 PM
Birtukan Mideksa!
November 23rd, 2009 at 6:44 PM
Ato Gebremedihin Araya!!!!!!!
November 23rd, 2009 at 7:24 PM
Birtukan Mideksa
November 24th, 2009 at 12:19 AM
Hey folks, do we have to vote for person of the year in the first place?? If so I believe it's gonna be "kezinjero konjo ayinet" choice…
If there is one it could only be "teddy Afro" coz he insisted preaching love and unity despite what has been done to him by the evils.
Guys don't abuse this website,plz give ur honest opinion on the issue.
November 24th, 2009 at 12:33 AM
Elias Kifle.
November 24th, 2009 at 3:26 AM
Ethiopian and Eritrean people are persons of the year. They are the ones who are suffering in the hands of dictators. Apart from that all of the mentioned individuals are…
November 24th, 2009 at 3:30 AM
The Children for Peace (ONLUS), a non-profit association, nominates Haregewoin Teferra. Without her own government's help, she fought tirelessly for HIV/AIDS orphans in Ethiopia. She has been neglected and rightful recognition in her own country has been missing for too long. She has earned the recognition and it is unfortunate this nomination has to be made after she has passed away. She was a lone warrior and truly fought the war against HIV/AIDS, particularly for the children of Ethiopia.
Join the rest of the international community and recognize her for what she accomplished.
Thank you.
The Children for Peace (ONLUS)
November 24th, 2009 at 6:18 AM
My nomination is as follows:
Best
1. Prime minister Meless….for his best effort to raise us from poverty to prosperity
2. Eng. Hailu….. for his exemplary effort to choose democratic way of solving differences
3. Ato Lidetu….for his correct understanding of democracy
Worst
1. Pres. Isayas….for his vicious dream dismantling Africa
2. Dr. Berhanu…A dreamer, who might sell his country to any country to get Siltan
3. Elias kifle….for his poisonous lies informing all and only negative information about Ethiopia.
November 24th, 2009 at 6:48 AM
Knowing that the Kangaroo court would give him the death penalty, he courageously made the follwing historical speech:"I have to take dastic steps to save my coutry from the looming danger" Birg.General Tefera Mamo. If this hero gets the death penalty or goes to jail for life, it isn't for something he wanted. It is for all Ethioians, including Bertukuna, Berhanu, Haillu and Elias. We need to elect an Ethiopian, not Eritrean! Genaral Tefera must be the only candidate!
November 24th, 2009 at 11:13 AM
1. Professor Ejeta Gabisa: for being a scientist of relevance; he is the best scientist East Africa produced.
2. Mr. Jawar Mohammed: for his fresh appraisal of the Oromo national movement.
3. Mr. Obang Metho: for his big heart.
November 24th, 2009 at 12:54 PM
For Ethiopian unity fighters says:
1. Elias Kifle
2. Selesh Telahun
3. PR.Esiyas Afewrki
3. Endargachew Tsege
4. Brehanu Nega
5. Gn. Asamenew Tsege
6. Genbot 7 supporters
7. EPPF supporters
8. ONLF fighters
9. OLF fighters
10.Eng. Gezachew
Mote le hodam sew
November 24th, 2009 at 3:40 PM
my only nomination for person of the goes to the brave and charismatic individual, Birtukan Mideksa. Let's all work hard for the end of her incarceration.
November 24th, 2009 at 4:27 PM
Worest person of the year Elias Kifle Er.
November 24th, 2009 at 6:06 PM
Obang Metho
November 24th, 2009 at 9:05 PM
Hi, i am from Home Land. Thank U ER for giving us chance to know political view of most 'stupid' diaspora 'Ethiopians'.I'm sorry i'm not refering to those innocent,brilliant and wise Ethiopian Diaspora who love and contribute their share to their country.we have clear understanding(picture) about our country than anyone else outside. Almost all of the above comments,which i guess, were commented by those 'stupid Ethiopians' who significantly contributing to potential danger to Ethiopian Unity and strength. i think these guys are 21 century(Bc) minded creatures existing in our century. Don't they understand that we are tired of instability… Shame on them!… including their 'person of the year' Isayas Afeworki, Birhanu Nega,…, What is their criteria to select person of the year? to me it must his or her contribution to our country! Here are My Person of the year(fair comment) 1. H.E PM Meles Zenawi- He promoted and led Ethiopia and Africa in home and global forums than any other Ethiopian Leaders 2.Lidetu Ayalew-Future Leader of Ethiopia,Who led contributors for logical Next generation politics 3. Dr Belay Abegaz-reserved hope to Ethiopians in building Cardiac Centre. Lomg live Ethiopia! U can contact me at hailachin14@yahoo.com
November 25th, 2009 at 12:15 PM
Best Person of the Year is Burtukan Midekssa, Artist Teddy Afra and Dr. Berhanu Nega!
Worst Person of the Year Mr. Meles Zenawi, Eng. Hailu Shawol and Lidetu Ayalew.
Best Jounalist of the Year is Tesfaye Gebreab, Abebe Belew (Addis Dimts), Abreham (Ethiomedia) and Elias Kifle (Ethiopianreview).
November 25th, 2009 at 12:38 PM
Best person of the year. Ardi. keeping the spotline on Ethiopia
November 25th, 2009 at 2:11 PM
The best person of the year.
1.Birtukan Mideksa
2.Dr .Berhanu Nega
November 25th, 2009 at 2:15 PM
I say:
1. Birtukan Mideksa: who is paying for crime she did not commit
2. Prof Mesfin: Who told us there is power struggle in the kinijit the reason for the split
3. The poor Ethiopian Peasants whose land is stolen and sold for sake of investing and developing the barren Tigre-Land and fill the pocket of "kersamoch"…who will rise and expel the evil…ATNESAM WOY! ATNSAM WOY!
November 25th, 2009 at 2:31 PM
Eng. Hailu is the best person of 2009.
November 25th, 2009 at 2:43 PM
1: bIRTUKAN mIDEKSA
2:PROFESSER-a:HAILEMARIAM
3: MR:OBANG METHO
4: DR; BERHANU NEGA
5: GEN:TEFRA MAMO AND HIS GROUPS
November 25th, 2009 at 3:06 PM
LIDETU AYALEW, for standing firm for what he believed in and reviving EDP from the brink of extinction and make it the main stream power broker in Ethiopian power politics.
November 25th, 2009 at 4:12 PM
The person of the year should be:- Admiral Mohamed Omar Osman of ONLF.
November 25th, 2009 at 8:44 PM
I nominate poor Ethiopian peasants whose land is sold and the pockets of Hodams is filled and the dry, rocky Tigre-land is developed.
I say the poor peasants who will rise against the Chiraq known also as Mlese beshta yasmelesewna) and stand for their rights.
I say the poor peasants whose money in form of taxes does not come back to them. Who are hungry, humiliated, and feed the weregna MPs.
I say the poor peasants who just give, give and give and do not get anything in return. One day they unite and crush the evil in the Bete-Mengist…Atnesam WOY! Atenesam WOY!
November 25th, 2009 at 9:53 PM
I NOMINATE BIRTUKAN MIDEKSA M BRAVE SISTER.
November 26th, 2009 at 7:24 AM
I nominate Tilahun Gessese for the peson of the year.
November 26th, 2009 at 7:28 AM
P. Issaia Afeworki
P. Issaias Afeworki
P. Issaias Afeworki
November 26th, 2009 at 9:33 AM
Best person of the year
1. Dr Birhanu Nega; I can't remember some one who has been too much for Woyane and Co. he is an honest, heroic and visionary person in his ideas and actions.
2. General Asaminew tsige
3.Birtukan Mideksa
November 26th, 2009 at 12:19 PM
I nominate three people:
1. Isayas Afeworki
2. Teddy Afro
3. Obang Metho
To one ethiopia at comment #71 above – you can email g7radio@ginbot7.org or call them at +44 203 286 9661 to talk to them about your desire to fight. I wish many people could have the guts like you. I would be joining you soon, I hope.
November 26th, 2009 at 12:56 PM
I nominate both Birtukan mideksa and Obang Metho as joint persons of the year. They are far ahead of the field in their commitment and dedication to the cause.
November 29th, 2009 at 6:29 AM
I nominate Obama and Rush Limbaugh
December 4th, 2009 at 5:35 PM
I am gonna get pissed off if Elias is not nominated for and win man of The Year!!! Screw these so-called politicians. They change their stands with their surroundings just like chameleons. But Elias has shown us his steadfast beliefs and stands over the years. I have a child on its way soon and I will name it Elias if he is a boy. God Bless Him and His Family. Happy Holidays Brother!!!!
December 4th, 2009 at 5:45 PM
1.Elias Kifle (ER)
2.Pres.Issayas Aforki
3.Birtukan Mideksa
4.Selesh Telahun
December 4th, 2009 at 5:53 PM
Worst person of the year Hailu Shawel with Mersha Yosef as runner up
December 4th, 2009 at 6:04 PM
Dr. Negasso Gidadda
For his courage, despite many oromos struggling for oromia alone, showing inclination and preference to unity and apologized publicly for what he has done with tplf!
December 4th, 2009 at 6:08 PM
Our man of the year is President Isaias Afeworki.
December 4th, 2009 at 7:30 PM
Isaiyas Afeworki and Dr. Berhanu Nega
December 4th, 2009 at 7:34 PM
IMHO, Elias Kifle deserves to be The Man of A Year. Then reasons are many but one that is very significant can be summarized as such.
Over the last half a century, there had been many talks about Eritrea and Ethiopa. Not a debate or a gialogue but a sensationalized and often one sided talk that left no open room for intellectual discussion. People were indocterined to believe that their side is good and working for their best interest while the other side is evil and on the verge of destroying the country. What such a mentality enused was a senseless blood shed, anger, mistrust on both sides and for a long time. Then came Elias Kifle, a wise journalist with a clear vision who has been instrumental in openning up a healthy dialogue between Eritreans and Ethiopians, one of the remedies that was long missing and one that would have a greater impact on healing the wounds and bring us more closer.
Thus, I name Elias Kifle as A Man of a Year. May many more follow his suit for the betterment of Ethiopia and Eritrea.
December 4th, 2009 at 11:35 PM
i nominate Iyassu Alemayhu and his party,EPRP for his unwavering stand aginst woyane and opportunists.
December 5th, 2009 at 1:01 AM
Elias Kifle
Sleshi Telahun
December 5th, 2009 at 1:59 AM
I nominate Birtukan Midekesa as person of the year 2009
December 5th, 2009 at 3:24 AM
1. Birtukan Mideksa
2. Dr. Birhanu
December 5th, 2009 at 11:57 AM
የአመቱ ምርጥ ስው ሳይንቲሰት ዶክተር ገቢሳ እጀታ በኢትዮጵያነት እንጂ በኦሮሞነት የሚያምኑ ብርቅ የኢትዮጵያ ልጅ
December 5th, 2009 at 12:04 PM
the worest are all the above individuals which nominated Esayas,Birtukan,Berhanu,Asaminew, Elias and other devills as the best man of the year.
the best man of the year is
1.kenenisa Bekele
2.Gebisa Ejeta
3.The owner and manager of sun shin con.
(Samual)
December 5th, 2009 at 12:30 PM
i think Elias Kifle has done more for Ethiopia in the past year than the so called opposition leaders in Ethiopia, so i think Ethiopians should get him some credit.
But I'm just suggesting this as a good neighbor, the choice should be made by Ethiopians.
December 5th, 2009 at 1:46 PM
I go for;
1/ Birtukan Mideksa.
2/Elias Kifle.
December 5th, 2009 at 2:17 PM
PRESIDENT ISAIAS AFEWROKI
For being what other leaders have failed to do : stand up for his vision and belief AGAINST ALL ODDS!!!
December 5th, 2009 at 2:32 PM
I vote for HE Isaias Afeworki, President of the state of Eritrea. He has been contributing a lot effort to bring Ethiopia back on good path. What Ethiopia needs is a man like him. Look what he have done to Eritrea.
December 5th, 2009 at 4:02 PM
britukan mideksa
December 5th, 2009 at 5:05 PM
Dear Elias,
You don't need consulation
The person/heroine of the year is Birtukan Mideksa
Just think of the courage she has challenging a tyranny in the way she can!!
December 5th, 2009 at 6:45 PM
I say Elias Kifle, simply for his tireless efforts to bring freedom to all Ethiopians.
December 5th, 2009 at 8:58 PM
Birtukan is the most patriot person in our time so she deserve to be a person of the year.
December 5th, 2009 at 9:03 PM
SILESHI OF EPPF for heroic work .
December 6th, 2009 at 12:07 AM
I think Elias Kifle and Seleshi have fought the Weyane regime with their pen more than any solider can in the battle filed with their gun. I have lots of respect for these 2 gentle man who are not afraid of political correctness and presented the true color of Weyane to the public. I sure think they should be men of the year.
December 6th, 2009 at 8:23 AM
Elias , Seleshi and Tedi Afro are among the men of the year for their unwavering stance and for reaching Ethiopians around the world. These folks have a pen sharper and more powerful than a solider equipped with ammunition fighting the Weyane.
December 6th, 2009 at 2:32 PM
President Isaias Afeworki
December 6th, 2009 at 2:57 PM
Isaias Afwerki of Eritrea should be person of the year, for the following reasons:-
1- for challenging the flawed US policy in the Horn of Africa
2- for challenging and defeating the dream of TPLF to disintegrate Ethiopia and create Abay Tigray
3- for continuing to expose the crimes of the TPLF junta
5- for extending political and logistical support to Ethiopian fighters and politicians alike.
December 8th, 2009 at 5:09 AM
President Isaias Afeworki of Eritrea
December 8th, 2009 at 11:08 AM
1. Dr. Ejeta Gabisa:
for he is the scientist of the people, of millions of peasants.
2. The People of Qoqa Lake:
for they spoke and exposed the disaster caused by unfettered capitalism.
3. The Martyrs and Veterans of the Ethiopian Student Movement:
for it is December, as we remember their sacrifices forever, the time calls for their type of spirit, courage, and endeavor.
December 8th, 2009 at 4:42 PM
HE President Isaias Afeworki. For standing fast as all Ethiopian opposition.
December 8th, 2009 at 7:02 PM
Dr. Birhanu Nega
The TPLF led govt. has closed any choice to see alternative governance for almost two decades. The person who made great effort at home genuinly is this Dr. Plus after learning that TPLF is removed by arms struggle, he has given to all Ethiopians one big UMBRELLA! It is upto all Ethiopians to help this respected Dr.
Unity First
December 8th, 2009 at 8:39 PM
Issayas Afwerq & Elias Kifle
December 8th, 2009 at 9:18 PM
I really appriciate Elias Kifle, for the introdaction of P.Isias Afewerki, to the Etiopian people. Thanks again Elias, now every body know this great man,indipendent mind,real freedom fighter.No third world leader especially from black nations are resisting to the wester power(evil) like him.We all ethiopian,Eritreans,Sudanies,generally entier east african people we need to come toghether in support of this great revolutionary man.
unity to all people of horn.
I nomminate: Elias Kifle
December 8th, 2009 at 10:52 PM
BEST PERSON OF THE YEAR
1. Elias kefele
2. SILESHI OF EPPF
3. Isaias Afwerki
4. Bertukan Medekesa
WOREST PERSON OF THE YEAR
1. Hailu Shawel
2. Meles Seytanawi
3. All members of the woyane junta
December 8th, 2009 at 11:54 PM
THE BEST PERSON OF THE YEAR
1-Birtukan Mideksa
2-Dr.Brehanu Nega
3-Elias Kifle
4-Pr.Alemayehu G/Mariam
5-Selesh Tilahun
6-Obang Meto
THE WOREST PERSON OF THE YEAR
1-evil meles zenawi
2-lidetu/kihdetu ayalew
3-hailu shawel
4-bereket simon
December 9th, 2009 at 12:24 AM
To all knowingly deaf and blind .The offer is on the table. Use it or loose it.Eritrea has done her part.It is incumbent upon you the Ethiopian people to snatch the golden opportunity to kick the weyane apartheid regime out of sight as well out of power for ever and ever amen. Men of the year are Seleshi and Elias.
December 9th, 2009 at 12:59 AM
1-Birtukan Midekssa
2-Abebe Belew
3-Seye Abreha
These people are the most wonderful ones for this year.They are the only persons who has a potential to make changes. The rest are becoming crap,when you see them the inside out.
December 9th, 2009 at 1:13 AM
The prominent Hero is OLF as it new from the out set that TPLF is a wolf. It took 20 years for other people and parties the wolfness of TPLF. Even Ginbot7 gave up and joined the notion of OLF which it took Ginbot7 leaders to know the wolfness of TPLF. So OLF is the hero of the year and folowed by Medrek founding parties.Third is Birtukan M.
December 9th, 2009 at 1:30 AM
BIRTUKAN AND ECADF SENIOR MUYAYE MISKER
December 9th, 2009 at 1:47 AM
BIRTUKAN MIDEKSSA
December 9th, 2009 at 3:12 AM
Prisident Issayas Afeworki and Brhanu Nega
December 9th, 2009 at 4:23 AM
Of course President Isaias Afewrqi
December 9th, 2009 at 6:43 AM
Best of the year are:-
1,All fighters againsty Tigria Weyane
2,Elias and Shileshi
3,President of Eritrea Ato Isaias
4,W/ro Harer Work Mokonon
5,Ato Mahamed with his frinds from Ethiopia radio of Stockholm
6,prof Mesfin W/Mariam
7,Brutukan
worst are:-
1,the ugly face Siyum Mesfin
2,Aigaforum the Tigria Woyane website
3,The Woyane people from all round the world whom they support the Woyna regim
4,Geberu Asrat,Siye Abraha,Aragash Adane,Ex Gen Geberetsdkan G/Tnsea,Ex Gen Abebe T/Haymanot and ofcourse Meles and Bereket
December 9th, 2009 at 6:52 AM
Berhanu Nega
December 9th, 2009 at 7:39 AM
Bertukan Mideksa.
She's truly Ethiopia's heroine. The one and only willing to sacrifice her life and stand up to the small-minded, vindictive Woyyane thugs. We need more people like her.
December 9th, 2009 at 7:46 AM
this years man is definatly President Isaias Afeworki. For exposing weyanes real face to ethiopian poeple
December 9th, 2009 at 8:03 AM
Hello Elias,
The best person of 2009 is Elias Kilfle.
Elias is the most militant web site owner I am witnessing educating the people of Ethiopia of accountability, responsibility.
He exposes people who push hidden agendas by the name of anti woyane is the most I admire from him. What he has done so far are truthful for any one to see. Like the DC qidist Mariam church members Dr. Aklilu and the Mennosota anti legitimate Holy Synod Dr. Getachew Haile. It needed courage to do this no one has said it before even after.
Elias went to Eritrea 2 times against
the worn out sing "shabia is the same as woyane" rythm. Indeed again needs courage and vision to show the timely question. What can we do today? How is our capabilities to get our freedom? etc.
I could have write many more reasons but for now I stop here.
PS. In no way I do not mean I agree with Elias on every issue he is taking. Why I chose him is because of he is aggresive , courageous on the major problems our society needs to tackle.
Ewinetu
December 9th, 2009 at 8:34 AM
Birtukan Medekssa
Dr.Berhanu Nega
Ato Obng Metho
Gen.Asamenew &gen Teferra Mamo
December 9th, 2009 at 9:02 AM
President Iseyas Afwerki
Elias Kifle
Sileshi (EPPF) and
Birtukan
December 9th, 2009 at 10:24 AM
The people of Eritrea and Ethiopia.they suffered most.But Woyans time is near
December 9th, 2009 at 11:21 AM
I nomminat a person with a good hart,careing who bring all off us together who understand our pain lovely person of all time is Elias Kifle.
I would like also to say sorry if we gave u hard time.
may God be with u always.
December 9th, 2009 at 12:26 PM
Person of the year should be Tedy Afro for what he has done before, while and after his imprisonment.
I am quite ashamed of you guys though. Why? I just knew that President Isayas Afewerki was elected as person of the year last year. That is so awkward and irritating.
December 9th, 2009 at 12:30 PM
Birtukan Mideksa
December 9th, 2009 at 12:42 PM
አሪፉ ሰዉ
1.ብርሃኑ ነጋ
2. ብርሃኑ ነጋ
3.ብርሃኑ ነጋ
ደከመኝ ሰለቸኝ ሳይል ላገሩ በትጋት እየሰራ የሚገኝ ግለሰብ ነዉ …
መጥፎ ሰዉ
1. ልደቱ አያሌዉ
2. ሃይሉ ሻወል
ህዝብን የካዱ ባንዳዎች ናቸዉ
December 9th, 2009 at 1:38 PM
I have to say either Elias Kifle or President Iaias Afewerki. Elias has been in the forefront telling nothing but the hard truth and mending the Wayane's construed hatred between two brotherly peole of Eritrea and Ethiopia. In doing so, th two people now becoming much wiser and knowledgable how the best way to get rid of the good fo nothing and mother of all evil so Called Tigrain Wayane. Equally, we have been witnessing against all odds the unflinching helping hand of Eritrean government led by the principled Pre. Isaias Afewerki in liberating our people from the evile so called Tigrains Wayane can never ever be forgatten!!! As such, I have to say either Elias Kifle or President of Isaias Afewerki has to be ER's man of the year 2009!
God bless Ethiopia and Eritrea!
December 9th, 2009 at 1:59 PM
Birtukan
December 9th, 2009 at 2:55 PM
the best person of the year is weizero Manchilosh from Gonder and she planted 1000 trees around chilga awraja.
anyone who is aware about the environement should be rewarded.
Melese Zenawi and his gangs are the wrots ever, since they are destrying our natural resource, especailly our trees.
Ethiopia will be a desert in 10 years, and at that time ethiopians do not need somone to kill them they will die in hunger, starvation, if they do not do somthing about the trees.
December 9th, 2009 at 3:14 PM
I donot understand why some individuals choose Isayas Afworki to be the best man in 2009.
we know that he is a dictator and are we choosing him for being bad or what?
Please elect someone who plant one tree instead of voting for some heartless, schizophernic dictator.
December 9th, 2009 at 3:18 PM
best person of the year — BERTUKAN MIDEKSA YEGNA ANBESA && ALL POLITICAL PRISONERS IN ETHIOPIA
WORST PERSON…. nonE other than HAILU SHEWODEN
THANKS ELIAS
HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO YOU
December 9th, 2009 at 3:50 PM
1.Lidetu Ayalew
2.Bertukan Mediksa
3.Liya Kebede
December 9th, 2009 at 3:57 PM
Melese Zenawi- for making a differnce in Ethiopia.
December 9th, 2009 at 4:52 PM
1-Birtukan Mideksa
2-Dr.Brehanu Nega
3-Pr.Alemayehu G/Mariam
December 9th, 2009 at 5:36 PM
No one can come close as President
Issayas Afeworki at this point.
December 9th, 2009 at 5:52 PM
I would recomend to have Prime Mr. Meles as person of the year. He brought the nation to the next level and he manage to handle all this non-common sense politics. I wish though he wouldn't be running for the office for this election. I was really amazed what I saw in him on his discussion with Ben. He's really a man of HONOR.
December 9th, 2009 at 6:50 PM
the worest of the worest hailu shawole and lidetu ayalewe bewtatu deme yenegedu . merte ye ametu wetate birtukan midekesa letelatochuwa hulu yeqen qejete yehonechebachewe ena eserebete le ewnete setel yemetemaqeqe
December 9th, 2009 at 7:20 PM
none other the charismatic leader BIRTUKAN
December 9th, 2009 at 11:17 PM
one of the those good people would be person of the year.
Demis Belete,
Sileshi Tilahu,
Elias Kifle
Ali Abdu of Eritrea
December 10th, 2009 at 12:35 AM
Person of the year 2009 should be Birtukan Mideksa. The analysis of the above comments also reveal that. However, since Elias Kifle doesn't like her he will not reveal the actual result. In any case, Birtukan is A PERSON OF THE CENTURY for genuine Ethiopians. Elias can select anyone for himself, and post it hear.
December 10th, 2009 at 6:43 AM
Birtukan she is person of the year.no one else her
December 10th, 2009 at 8:48 AM
MELES ZENAWI
December 10th, 2009 at 9:19 AM
I nominate Mr. Obang Metho.
He is a person who respect and embarces human diversity.
He embraces common moral decencies such integrity, freedom, justice, and compassion .
He champions the rights of all Ethiopians (Not only The Anuak people) .
This is a true son of our beloved Ethiopia.
December 10th, 2009 at 10:15 AM
Best person of the year is
1 Tesfaye GebreAb and his family
2 Tesfaye GebreAb and his family
3 Tesfaye GebreAb and his family
Worst person of the year are
1 All woyannes and there families
2 Abereha Belai and his family
3 Bereket( Beket) Simon and his family
December 10th, 2009 at 2:25 PM
Isaias Afeworki
December 10th, 2009 at 2:56 PM
My name Abebe Desta,
Iwould like to nominate President Isayas Afwerki, for the following reason- he is the only African Leader who is giving all kind support to the Ethiopian oppsition and stood firmly with cause of the Ethiopian people, he also stands for the unity ot the opposition groups and etc, who ever want to veryfy this it"s open may travel to Eritrea. therfore, to encourage the Eritrean adminstration, it's imperative to understand this reality and nominate President Esayas Afwerk.
December 10th, 2009 at 3:39 PM
Sure Melese Zenawi should be Number one trust me
December 10th, 2009 at 4:00 PM
worest Person :Elias Kifle
Person of the Year Prine Minister Meles Zanawi
December 10th, 2009 at 4:10 PM
BIRTUKAN MIDEKSA
December 10th, 2009 at 7:09 PM
the best ethiopians are lencho leta, berhanu nega, ephrem madebo, kemal gelchu's OLF, NTV kenya, birtukan mideksa.
the worst are hailu shawol, lidetu ayalew,beyene petros,mesfin w/mariam,ETV,tedy afro,bulcha demeksa
December 11th, 2009 at 7:35 AM
Person of the year is Elias Kifle for exposing Woyanne and for getting up-to-date info.with out fear,true Ethiopian!
I really want to know the current status of Birtukan Mideksa before I say a person of the year ( I admire her )
December 11th, 2009 at 11:41 AM
Gen. Tefera Mamo
Gen. Asaminew Tsesgie
Eng. Mengistu Abebe
Yeshiwas
Dr. Birhanu
Andargachew
Yaregal Yimam
Alehubel Amare
Getu
Emawayish
Goshyrad
All those who understood that woy Yanie can only be overthrown by force and took the starting action are hero's to mama Ethiopia. Brothers and Sisters, your sacrifice will not be in vain.
Belay, Keasaregnaw Hager
December 12th, 2009 at 3:46 AM
the person of the year 2009 is ITALO VASSALO
December 12th, 2009 at 6:26 AM
Woyane become too arrogant becase they haven't got a clue on what really is going on! Alas! ignorance and arrogance is a dangerous combination. They didn't realise the mess they are getting into when they arrested our heroine and courageous Birtukan. They have unwittingly started digging their own graves. I nominate, who else but Birtukan!
God Bless!
December 13th, 2009 at 11:14 PM
The only leader in the Horn of Africa Ato Esayas Afewerki is the man of the Year
The worst person is Bereket Simon aman with no principle
December 14th, 2009 at 5:31 AM
There are more reasons to pick President Issayas Afeworki than anybody else!
The three reasons,
1, What has been done so far.
2, Where he is leading us all.
3, What he is avoiding is what the rest
of Africa is to get out of. This
itself should make him Person of the
year from the entire Africa.
December 15th, 2009 at 6:57 AM
The only person who can call himself a leader in the Horn of Africa, that is, the Eritrean leader Isaias Afwerki.
December 15th, 2009 at 6:34 PM
I would say Prof. Mesfin
December 16th, 2009 at 6:36 PM
Best person of the year, 2009 are:
1 His Exellency President Isayas Afewerki
2 Honerable Ato Ali Abdu Minster of Eriterean Information Ministry.
3 Bertukan Mideksa of Ethiopia
Worst Public Enemy of the year, 2009 are:
1 Seye Abreha and his family
2 Gebru Asrat and his family
3 Abreha Belai and his family
4 All komalat woyanne and there families
5 Lemlem Gola and Legesse Zenawi
6 Shuute(Sold Out) Bereket Simon
December 16th, 2009 at 7:19 PM
selam le Africa
i choose person of the year Elias Kifle.
December 17th, 2009 at 9:55 AM
Bertukan Midekssa is the Person of the Year!!! She is the symbol of political repression in Ethiopia. She spent the whole 2009 in Kaliti prison for speaking out the TRUTH!!!
Bertukan!!!!! Orange Revolution!!!
December 17th, 2009 at 2:13 PM
My chosse will go to person of the year 2009,
1-Judge.Bertukan Medikessa
2-Dr.Birhanu Nega
3-Ato.Obang Metheo
4-Prof.Alemayehu G/Mariame
5-Ato.Gebremedhen Araya
Tha Worst Public Enemy of the year,2009 are
1-Eng.Hailu Shawel
2-Agazi.Meles and Azeb
3-Beket Simon
4-Kidetu Ayalew
December 17th, 2009 at 6:38 PM
Man of the year is president Isaias Afeworki.
I would say the one and the only true leader of all African leaders, the only head of state who reject to serve the interest of the rich country in the west.A man of honer and dignity unlike the other corrupted pupets in Africa like we have it in Ethiopia. A true son of Africa
December 19th, 2009 at 4:42 AM
I am suprised so far most of people choose President Esias Afeworki and Jegnaw Elias Kifele.
1. Don't forget Demiss Belete
2. Vesionery Elias kifle
3. Future President of Ethiopia Dr. Brehanu Nega.
Elias Kifle is a person of the year.
December 22nd, 2009 at 12:21 AM
Best persons:
TEDDY AFRO
BERTUKAN MIDEKSA
WORST:
AZEB MESFIN
MELES ZENAWI
HAILU SHAWEL
December 22nd, 2009 at 1:25 PM
Ato isaias Afeworki is best person of the year
December 23rd, 2009 at 5:47 AM
Burtukan proved to be the most
dedicated to the Ethiopian people.
The most committed, most determined
to the nation.
What else we can expect? She is the example
to millions of Ethiopian youth. Left behind
an old mother alone with her child.
Uncompromising, she is keeping challenging
the woyane gangs from inside, against all odds.
She is not willing to kneel down!
We should not betray her in this small scale of appreciation.
Viva Burtukan Medksa!
Mamo
December 23rd, 2009 at 12:40 PM
Birtukan Mideksa, the best!!!!!!!
December 23rd, 2009 at 1:21 PM
Best person of the Year – Birtukan Mideksa
Worest person of the Year – People who imprisoned her!
December 23rd, 2009 at 2:45 PM
Dear Elias,
I personally would vote for you as a person of the year and you are very deserving of that.
However, as you are the editor of this website it would not be a good idea to nominate yourself even if the majority of ppl voted for you. You know how ppl are, they will accuse you of nominating yourself. This is just a friendly advice.
With that said, I think Bertukan Mikdesa should be the person of the year this time. And thanks for selecting PIA as a person of the year for 2008.
Selam ken
December 23rd, 2009 at 7:18 PM
Best person of the year:
1. W/rt Birtukan Midekssa
2. Dr. Birhanu Nega
3. Ge. Tefera Mamo and others jailed with him
3. Prof. Almariam
Worest person of the year
1. Hialu Shawl
2. Prof. Mesfin W/M
3. Meles Zenawi and Lidetu as usual
December 24th, 2009 at 2:34 AM
Elias Kifle has done a great job in reapproching the brotherly Ethiopian/Eritrean people. He surly deserves to be the best man of the year. He has destroyed the ill persived and Weyane created image false enemity between these brotherly people.
Elias go strong and tell the people that our interest is bind for ever, "Two countries and one people."
December 24th, 2009 at 4:32 AM
1 President Isaias Afeworki
2 Bertukan Mideksa
December 24th, 2009 at 5:38 AM
Birtukan, Teddy, all the Ethiopians who are rotting in jail as we speak, all the innocent Ethiopians who are sentenced to death and life in woyane prison.
Merry Christmas to all peace loving Ethiopians and Death to Meles and his puppets.
December 24th, 2009 at 8:05 AM
birtukan is best person the year. worest person of the year hilu shaule .
December 24th, 2009 at 2:02 PM
Best persons of the year
Fasika Belete
Eyasu Alemayehu
Worst pesons of the year
Lidetu Ayalew
Mesfin W.Mariam
Yakob H.Mariam
December 24th, 2009 at 8:30 PM
Bertukan Medikssa
December 24th, 2009 at 8:38 PM
2009 Best person of year is Wrt Birtukan Mideksa (no body else)!
2nd Dr. Birhanu Nega
3rd Dr. Alemayehu G/Mariam
December 25th, 2009 at 2:18 PM
1.GENERAL ASAMENEW
2. Dr BIRHANU NEGA
hero in the hand of weyane we know all political presinors are torched but no one tell us what is going on them in jail.
For me GENERAL ASAMENEW is my first hero.
with a short period of time he convince the americcan government and the first time americans belive that ethiopis is suffer from one etinic so this wise person is Doctor BIRHANU NEGA.
December 25th, 2009 at 2:31 PM
The best for delivering what they promised.
1. Lidetu Ayalew – for turning around and managing change from negative to re-establishing his come-back as main player
2. Kenenesa Bekele for delivering what he is best at.
3. Elaine Gebremedhin, for having the courage to put what she had in mind against all the odds and in very difficult and polarised Ethiopia
The Worst
1. Andargachew Tege – for promising what he cannot deliver and letting everyone down
2. Berhanu Nega – for a lot and delivering nothing.
3. Melese Zenawi – for promising to handover power and deliver the opposite
December 25th, 2009 at 2:50 PM
1.Our iron lady Birtukan
2. Dr Birhanu
December 25th, 2009 at 3:12 PM
Birtukan Mideksa
Ginbot 7
Medrek
Prof. alemayehu Almariam
December 25th, 2009 at 3:50 PM
Elias Kife should no be in the list as he is the organiser of the event. He is always great and foing awesom. But the person of the year should be from the other groups.
Prof. Alemayehu
Birtukan
Ginbot 7
December 25th, 2009 at 3:53 PM
Judge Bertukan
Dr Berhanu
Prof Al
Ato Obang
Gen Teffera Mamo
The Worst
Hailu Shawel
Melesse Zenawi
Dr Elleni (For being an ally with the invaders)
December 25th, 2009 at 4:27 PM
erasu naw eliyas
December 25th, 2009 at 4:51 PM
the best person of the year Birtukan Midedsa
the worest woyane
December 25th, 2009 at 4:53 PM
Isaias Afeworki
December 25th, 2009 at 4:56 PM
BIRHANU NEGA AND ANDARGACHEW TSIGE DESERVE TO BE THE TOP COMPETANTS. THIER IMPACT IN THE STRUGLE FOR FREEDOM AND JUSTICE APPEARS TO BE A SOURCE OF HOPE FOR ETHIOPIANS AND A SHOCK TO THE MELES JUNTA.
December 25th, 2009 at 5:27 PM
I would vote for President Isaias Afewerk fo his steadifastness of helping oppressed people around the horn of Africa and in Ethiopia in particular.
December 25th, 2009 at 5:34 PM
Worst Person of the year
Elias Kifle,
and Adm, Mohamed Omar Osman of ONLF,
December 25th, 2009 at 5:59 PM
Best person of the year
1.Dr Gebisa Ejeta
2.Dr Belay Abegaz
December 25th, 2009 at 6:33 PM
#1 — Dr. Berhanu Nega & Ms Birtukan Mediqsa
#2 — Mr. Andargachew Tsige
#3 — Mr. Elias Kifle
#4 — Professor Alemayehu G/Mariam
December 25th, 2009 at 8:27 PM
Even though I am not a big fan of him, my vote goes without any doubt to Ato Isayass Afwerk.
December 25th, 2009 at 8:38 PM
I vote for all ONLF fighters!
December 25th, 2009 at 8:40 PM
The best person is Economist Dr. berhanu nega Bonger. The worest is Wedi Zenawi!
December 25th, 2009 at 8:48 PM
1. Dr Berhanu Nega and Andargachew Tsige
2. Birtukan
3. Tedy_Afro
4. ……
The worst: Anti-Ethiopian Bandits Meles Zenawi and his TPLF, Amhara, Oromo collaborators including Hailu Shawel and Lidetu Ayalew
December 25th, 2009 at 9:42 PM
Of course, Birtukan!!!
December 25th, 2009 at 9:51 PM
1 birtukan medekesa 2 berhanu nega both our hero god bless you thank you
December 25th, 2009 at 10:53 PM
The best persons of the year are :
1 DR. Birhanu nega
2. Ato. Andargachew tsige
3. Birtukan Mideksa
The worst persons of the year:
1 Ben- Editor of Ethiopian first
2.Meles zenawi
3. All supporters of the Ethnic aparthied regime in Ethiopia
December 25th, 2009 at 11:52 PM
This year's best person of the year should go to two individuals who worked tireless to the betterment of Ethiopia and Ethiopians: Elias Kilfle and Sileshi Tilahun.
December 25th, 2009 at 11:59 PM
Hailu Shawel is no Mickey Mouse as yoy guys think.!!!
December 26th, 2009 at 1:23 AM
1dr. Birhanu Nega for his dedication to set up an important movement & struggle to avoid TPLF rule. He is Working with his team members like Andargachew and others to establish fruitful movement . he clearly Wag war against TPLF.
2. Birtukan:- for her devotion to be loyal for the public and justice.
I think action speaks louder than stand in this regard Dr. Birhanu is better than her
December 26th, 2009 at 1:50 AM
1)Birtukan Medeksa
2)Professor Alemayehu G/Mariam
December 26th, 2009 at 2:48 AM
ofcourse President Isaias Afeworki, who else otherwise
December 26th, 2009 at 4:30 AM
burtukan mideksa…..
dr,berhanu
isayas afwork
elias kifle
the man of th year
they are doing great.God bless you
but the worest mankindS are;
hailu shawul
bereket simo
meles like evil seytan
kedetu ayalew enemy of the year
December 26th, 2009 at 7:58 AM
the persone of the year should be
birtukan midekissa who is sufering for all ethiopian to be free
my second chioce teddy afro
December 26th, 2009 at 8:19 AM
1 birutukan
2 teddy
3 ellen
December 26th, 2009 at 8:22 AM
Give it to Al Amoudi
He has changed the lives of many in Ethiopia. He is a good soul.
Mamo Qilo
December 26th, 2009 at 9:01 AM
no one other than Birtukan Midedsa
December 26th, 2009 at 9:24 AM
Since Elias would not accept for the honor we all know he deserves and President Afworki is not an Ethiopian,I nominate Mohammed Omar Osman,the leader of the ONLF-which is the most meaningful opposition to the TPLF.
December 26th, 2009 at 10:21 AM
for the over all activities and far sightedness for the betterment of ethiopia, including information to the diasporas, I will nominate.
Elias kifle
sileshi tilahun
birtukan mideksa(infact she is suffering bad life in prison, separated from her daughter)
Isaias Afewerk
Dr. Berhanu Nega
ato Andargachew Tsegie
December 26th, 2009 at 11:10 AM
Looks like people are voting for fake here because there is no one who contribute much for ethiopia.
I vote myself because atleast I helped almost 5 family member by sending money.
December 26th, 2009 at 11:26 AM
Elias Kifle and Sileshi Tilahun.
You guys are talking the talk and walking the walk. but since you can't nominate and pick yourselves, how about Mr Afowerki again? For letting you in Eritrea and debunking the Woyane propaganda against Eritrea.
For supporting true EPPF fighters and others who are heroically fighting for the greater cause of the downtrodden people of Ethiopia, and to get rid of the poor masses of Ethiopia from the shackles of the criminal regime of Woyane.
For exposing the greater Woyane scheme and agenda and the "Kilil" and "Kefafleh Giza" evil policy that has done nothing but create more division and hate among the people of Ethiopia.
For letting us in into the true nature and mind-set of the sadist Woyane regime.
For his honesty in sharing Eritrea's experiences and denoucing Kilil.etc.etc..
I personally have changed my view of this man completely since you let us talk to him through you. I respect him now as much as I hated him prior to this revealing interview you and Sileshi conducted recently. Keep up your heroic job dedication to the people of Ethiopia. Again I would have picked you and Sileshi, but since that is not possible to do that by you, I would pick Eritrea's president Afowerki.
December 26th, 2009 at 12:02 PM
1 st choice birtukan mediksa get my vote 2nd choice the one in only teddy afro
December 26th, 2009 at 12:09 PM
Birtuka Mideksa deserve the 2009 person of the year
December 30th, 2009 at 7:11 PM
Birtkan Medeksa deserve the 2009 person of the year
December 30th, 2009 at 7:43 PM