Ethiopia Insight published on 16 September 2024 a commentary titled "Tigray's Squabbling Leaders Should Honor Meles' Legacy" by Mulugeta Gebregziabher, Medical University of South Carolina.
While the author praises the legacy of Meles Zenawi, he also acknowledges some faults. More importantly, he suggests Meles would end the squabbling over power and waste of time and resources demonstrated by the current leaders of Tigray Region.