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Taye Atske Selassie
ታዬ አጽቀሥላሴ
Official portrait, 2024
President of Ethiopia
Assumed office
7 October 2024
Prime MinisterAbiy Ahmed
Preceded bySahle-Work Zewde
Minister of Foreign Affairs
In office
8 February 2024 – 7 October 2024
Prime MinisterAbiy Ahmed
Preceded byDemeke Mekonnen
Succeeded byGedion Timotheos
Foreign Affairs Advisor to the Prime Minister
In office
18 January 2023 – 8 February 2024
Prime MinisterAbiy Ahmed
Personal details
Born (1956-01-13) 13 January 1956 (age 68)
Debarq, Gondar, Ethiopian Empire
Alma materAddis Ababa University
Lancaster University
OccupationDiplomat

Taye Atske Selassie Amde (Amharic: ታዬ አጽቀሥላሴ, born 13 January 1956)[1] is an Ethiopian diplomat and politician who is serving as president of Ethiopia since 7 October 2024.[2][3][4] He has worked as ambassador on numerous occasions in the United Nations.[5] Prior to assuming this role, he served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs.

Early life and education

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Taye 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.[6]

Diplomatic career

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He has worked as Ethiopia's Permanent representative to the United Nations from 2018.[7][8] Before his appointment to the UN, Taye served as Consul General of Ethiopia in Los Angeles to strategic roles in Washington, D.C.; Stockholm; and notably as Ethiopia's ambassador to Egypt.[9] On 18 January 2023, Taye has appointed as Foreign Affairs Advisor to the Prime Minister with Ministerial level.[10]

On 8 February 2024, he succeeded Demeke Mekonnen as Minister of Foreign Affairs upon Demeke's resignation on 26 January.[3]

Presidency

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Former President Sahle-Work Zewde receiving the newly elected President, Selassie

On 7 October 2024, he was suddenly appointed as President of Ethiopia, succeeding Sahle-Work Zewde, whose term ended amid speculation and public debate. Taye’s appointment comes at a critical time for Ethiopia, with significant challenges in international relations and internal conflicts.[11][12]

References

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  1. ^ "Le nouveau Représentant permanent de l'Éthiopie auprès des Nations Unies présente ses lettres de créance". United Nations. 10 September 2018. Retrieved 8 October 2024.
  2. ^ "H.E. Ambassador Taye Atske Selassie, is appointed as the new Foreign Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia". Embassy of Ethiopia. 8 February 2024. Retrieved 13 March 2024.
  3. ^ a b "Ethiopia's Spy Chief Appointed as Deputy Prime Minister, Taye Atske Selassie Takes Foreign Minister Role". Borkena Ethiopian News. 8 February 2024. Retrieved 13 March 2024.
  4. ^ "Ethiopia Appoints Amb. Taye Atske Selassie as Foreign Minister". ebc.et. Retrieved 13 March 2024.
  5. ^ "H.E. Mr. Taye Atske Selassie Amde Ambassador" (PDF). 13 March 2024.
  6. ^ "Ambassador Taye Atske Selassie Faces Ethiopia-Somalia Relations as First Assignment". Addis Insight. 8 February 2024. Retrieved 13 March 2024.
  7. ^ "New Permanent Representative of Ethiopia Presents Credentials". press.un.org. Retrieved 13 March 2024.
  8. ^ "Amde, Taye Atske Selassie", International Year Book and Statesmen's Who's Who, Brill, retrieved 13 March 2024
  9. ^ "Consulate General in Los Angeles hosts Business to Government Pre-Investment Virtual Meeting in West Coast of USA (May 21, 2021)". Embassy of Ethiopia. 21 May 2021. Retrieved 13 March 2024.
  10. ^ "PM Abiy Ahmed announces new appointments to high level positions". Welcome to Fana Broadcasting Corporate S.C. 20 January 2023. Retrieved 9 November 2024.
  11. ^ "Ethiopia Lawmakers Vote Taye as New President in Surprise Move". Bloomberg.com. 7 October 2024. Retrieved 7 October 2024.
  12. ^ "Taye Atske Selassie Elected New President of Ethiopia". News Central Africa. 7 October 2024. Retrieved 7 October 2024.
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2024–present
Incumbent