In pictures: Ethiopian PM Meles' funeral

BBC- Ethiopia has announced it will build a mausoleum to commemorate the life of former leader Meles Zenawi, who was buried on Sunday.

The coffin moved slowly through the capital on a horse-drawn carriage, accompanied by a marching band.

Many dressed up to pay their respects for Mr Meles, who died in Brussels last month
aged 57 after a long illness.

Mr Meles is credited with bringing growth and development to Ethiopia, but critics say this was
achieved at a cost of respect for human rights.

After tributes from African leaders, mourners then made their way to the Holy Trinity Cathedral for the
burial in heavy rain, among them Mr Meles' widow Azeb Mesfin, here comforted by her daughters.

There is often secrecy surrounding the deaths of Ethiopian leaders, but this lavish ceremony was
broadcast live to the nation.

Thousands of Ethiopians and dozens of foreign dignitaries came to pay tribute at the funeral of Ethiopian
Prime Minister Meles Zenawi. Many joined a procession taking the coffin to Addis Ababa's Meskel square.

Huge screens were erected in cities and villages around the country.

Members of the Orthodox priesthood stood in the rain as the burial took place.