Taye Atskeselassie
Taye Atske selassie | |
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ታዬ አጽቀሥላሴ | |
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| 6th President of Ethiopia | |
| Assumed office 7 October 2024 | |
| Prime Minister | Abiy Ahmed |
| Preceded by | Sahle-Work Zewde |
| Minister of Foreign Affairs | |
| Assumed office 8 February 2024 | |
| Prime Minister | Abiy Ahmed |
| Preceded by | Demeke Mekonnen |
| President of Ethiopia | |
| Assumed office 7 October 2024 | |
| Prime Minister | Abiy Ahmed |
| Preceded by | Sahle-Work Zewde |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Debarq, Gondar, Ethiopia |
| Alma mater | |
| Occupation | Diplomat |
Taye Atske selassie Amde (Amharic:ታዬ አጽቀሥላሴ) is an Ethiopian diplomat who is currently serving as the 6th president of Ethiopia as of 7 October 2024. [1][2][3] He has worked as ambassador on numerous occasions in the United Nation.[4] Prior to assuming this role, he served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs.
Early life and career
[edit]Taye Atskeselassie was born in Debarq, Gondar in Begemder Province. He received post graduation in Addis Ababa University and Lancaster University in England in Political Science International Relations, and Strategic Studies.[5] He has worked as Permanent Representative to the United Nations from 2018.[6][7] Before UN appointment, Taye served as Consul General of Ethiopia in Los Angeles to strategic roles in Washington DC, Stockholm, and notably as Ethiopia"s ambassador to Egypt.[8] On 8 February 2024, he succeeded Demeke Mekonnen as Minister of Foreign Affairs upon Demeke's resignation on 26 January.[2]
On 7 October 2024, he was suddenly appointed as President of Ethiopia, succeeding Sahle-Work Zewde, whose term ended amid speculation and public debate. Sahle-Work Zewde had been Ethiopia’s first female president, serving since 2018. Taye’s appointment comes at a critical time for Ethiopia, with significant challenges in international relations and internal conflicts.[9][10]
References
[edit]- ^ Editor, Embassy Content (2024-02-08). "H.E. Ambassador Taye Atske Selassie, is appointed as the new Foreign Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia. - Embassy of Ethiopia". Retrieved 2024-03-13.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ a b Account (2024-02-08). "Ethiopia's Spy Chief Appointed as Deputy Prime Minister, Taye Atske Selassie Takes Foreign Minister Role". Borkena Ethiopian News. Retrieved 2024-03-13.
- ^ "Ethiopia Appoints Amb. Taye Atske Selassie as Foreign Minister". ebc.et. Retrieved 2024-03-13.
- ^ "H.E. Mr. Taye Atske Selassie Amde Ambassador" (PDF). 13 March 2024.
- ^ "Ambassador Taye Atske Selassie Faces Ethiopia-Somalia Relations as First Assignment". Addis Insight. 2024-02-08. Retrieved 2024-03-13.
- ^ "New Permanent Representative of Ethiopia Presents Credentials | Meetings Coverage and Press Releases". press.un.org. Retrieved 2024-03-13.
- ^ "Amde, Taye Atske Selassie", International Year Book and Statesmen's Who's Who, Brill, retrieved 2024-03-13
- ^ Editor, Embassy Content (2021-05-21). "Consulate General in Los Angeles hosts Business to Government Pre-Investment Virtual Meeting in West Coast of USA (May 21, 2021) - Embassy of Ethiopia". Retrieved 2024-03-13.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "Ethiopia Lawmakers Vote Taye as New President in Surprise Move". Bloomberg.com. 7 October 2024. Retrieved 7 October 2024.
- ^ "Taye Atske Selassie Elected New President of Ethiopia". News Central Africa. 7 October 2024. Retrieved 7 October 2024.