Ethiopian Government spokesman Bereket Simon spoke to reporters in Addis Ababa Thursday, following media reports that Ethiopian prime minster Meles Zenawi was critically ill at Saint Luc Hospital in Brussels, Belgium.
Mr. Simon said Meles is “on Sick Leave” and he is in “good and stable condition” and remains in charge of the government. He said Meles’ sick leave was prescribed by his doctor, and he will resume work soon.