Mrs. Seble Teweldebirhan an Addis Ababa based Reporter for Ezega.com and Communication Director is herewith credited for her comprehensive report from May 3, 2012 (Ezega.com) with the title "Tiglachin, Mengistu Hailemariam Justifying His Rule". Quote: The book by Ethiopian former military leader Mengistu Hailemariam, Tiglachin,...More

Never expected to see this, never realised the link between Cuba and Ethiopia. Nice green park and fountain, quiet space in a hectic city.

It is also the title of Mengistu's memoires: our struggle. Though if you read the book it is more about his struggle and justification of his role. Mengistu's image is also clearly visible on the reliëfs. The monument is testament to the events in 1970s...More

It rained when we visited, so we didn't walk around long. It's in a small park, next to a main road in Addis Ababa. If you pass it, nice to have seen. I wouldn't make a detour to see it if you haven't read up...More

Classic Soviet style. Monuments are situated in a nicely gated garden which is a good place to find a shade and kill your time. Beware of the street kids outside the gate though, they work in pairs and are after your valuables in the pockets...More

Interesting Soviet-style memorial to the Ethio-Somali war of 1977-78. Built by North Korea. Worth briefly seeing if you are passing through central Addis - adds variety to the city centre and should be maintained. Free entry.

this monument is a memorial to the soldiers of ethiopia and cuba in ogaden war against somalia. the central statue is nice depicts two men and a woman.