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Seenaa Gabaabaa Dr. Nagaasoo Gidaadaa Solan (1943-2019). The Short History of Dr. Nagaasoo Gidaadaa Solan, the Former President of Ethiopia April 29, 2019

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Dr. Nagaasoo Gidaadaa Solan was born in Dambi Doollo, Oromia on 8 September 1943 and died on 27 April 2019 in Frankfurt, Germany. May his soul rest in peace.
Nagaasoo’s first degree was from Finfinnee university and pursued a doctoral study in Germany an awarded a doctorate in social history from the Goethe University in Frankfurt-am-Main. His doctoral thesis was “History of the Sayyoo Oromo of Southwestern Wallaga, Ethiopia, from about 1730 to 1886”. 

Dr. Nagaasoo Gidaadaa Solan was an esteemed statesman and scholar who served as president of Ethiopia (1995–2001), member of the House of People’s Representatives (2005–2010). A life-long proponent of human rights, ethnic inclusion, and democracy.

Dr. Nagaasoo Gidaadaa Solan participated in the student movement of the 1960s, led the Ayira School demonstrations against the feudal system in the 1970s, and advocated for the rights of the Oromo people, Ethiopia’s largest nation. While living in Germany, Dr. Solan worked to unite the Oromo community, both internally and with other Ethiopian groups, in their struggle against military rule. He was an active member Oromo Liberation Front (OLF).
Dr. Nagaasoo Gidaadaa Solan returned to his homeland in 1991, he joined the former OPDO, the present ODP and helped to draft a new constitution, chaired the 1994 Constitutional Assembly, and signed the constitution in 1995 as first president of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia. In 2015 Dr. Nagaaso Gidaadaa Solan was the Reagan-Fascell fellow at
National Endowment for Democracy, USA. He was the first former head of state to give a lecture at the NED. During his fellowship, Dr.
Nagaasoo Gidaadaa Solan wrote an article addressing the role of democracy in settling controversies around the Ethiopian multinational federalist system.

Breaking: Former President Dr. Negasso Gidada passed away –
AS learned that he passed away in #Germany while receiving medical treatment. Please find his biography here 👇#Ethiopia https://t.co/YYHQxCyzsf R.I.P from team AS. pic.twitter.com/sTiPbb6fPH

— Addis Standard (@addisstandard) April 27, 2019

It is with deep regrets that we share the passing of former FDRE President, H.E. Dr. Negasso Gidada. PM Abiy Ahmed extends his condolences to the people of Ethiopia and his family. A national committee to oversee the funeral arrangements is being established & will share details. pic.twitter.com/Pq8V5COXDm

— Office of the Prime Minister – Ethiopia (@PMEthiopia) April 27, 2019

I am shocked and deeply saddened to hear the passing of President Negasso Gidada. My condolences to his loved ones and the country. May His Soul Rest in Peace!

— Jawar Mohammed (@Jawar_Mohammed) April 27, 2019

Ethio telecom is deeply saddened by the passing of the former FDRE President Dr. Negasso Gidada. We extend our prayers to his family, friends, loved once and the Ethiopian nation- to overcome this grief and sorrow. Our most sincere condolences. #Ethiopia #DrNegassoGidada pic.twitter.com/YjqaVBfnsu

— Ethio telecom (@ethiotelecom_) April 27, 2019

Mr Negasso was president between 1995 and 2001 and was the first head of state after Ethiopia adopted a new constitution transforming the country into a federal state https://t.co/8CgtTLcuLd

— RTÉ News (@rtenews) April 27, 2019

A profile of Negasso Gidada I did back in 2011 in connection with the publication of his memoir, ‘Dandi, Negasso’s Path’. https://t.co/5GqBMopAyV

— Arefaynie Fantahun (@AddisJournal) April 27, 2019

I am shocked and deeply saddened to hear the passing of President Negasso Gidada. My condolences to his loved ones and the country. May His Soul Rest in Peace! pic.twitter.com/t7ovvlZdIF

— Abdurrahim (@Abdurra52688863) April 27, 2019

I’m deeply saddened by the news of Former President of #Ethiopia Dr Negasso Gidada passing. My condolences to the family and friends. He will be remembered for his long and distinguished public service. pic.twitter.com/iVgnp2IqbK

— Fitsum Arega (@fitsumaregaa) April 27, 2019