New Ethiopian president replaces first female head
Ethiopia's parliament has approved the appointment of a new president to replace the country's first female head of state, Sahle-Work Zewde. Taye Astike Selassie, foreign minister since February, has taken up the largely ceremonial role.
Ethiopia's new president: "Government ready for dialog"
New head of state Taye Astke Selassie vows to focus on peace and unity in Ethiopia and beyond. In Ethiopia, political power lies with the prime minister- currently Abiy Ahmed. In Ethiopia, presidents are elected by the Federal Parliamentary Assembly for six years and can hold office for a maximum of two six-year terms.
Ethiopia picks diplomat as new president
The new president says Ethiopia will work to strengthen relationship with neighboring countries in all sectors
Ethiopia president replaced after falling out with PM
President Taye, 68, an experienced diplomat having served at the UN and in Egypt, is considered close to Abiy. He was sworn in in front of MPs on Monday. The replacement of Sahle-Work means that Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan is currently Africa's only female head of state.
Ethiopia: Ethiopian parliament appoints FM as new president
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - October 07, 2024 The two houses of the Ethiopian parliament on Monday appointed Foreign Minister Taye Atske Selassie as the new president of the country. The appointment followed the end of the term of current President Sahle-Work Zewde after six years of service as the country's head of state.
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