Taye Atske Selassie
Taye Atske Selassie | |
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ታዬ አጽቀሥላሴ | |
 Official portrait, 2024 | |
| 6th President of Ethiopia | |
| Assumed office 7 October 2024 | |
| Prime Minister | Abiy Ahmed |
| Preceded by | Sahle-Work Zewde |
| Minister of Foreign Affairs | |
| In office 8 February 2024 – 7 October 2024 | |
| Prime Minister | Abiy Ahmed |
| Preceded by | Demeke Mekonnen |
| Succeeded by | Gedion Timotheos |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 13 January 1956 Debarq, Gondar, Ethiopian Empire |
| Alma mater | Addis Ababa University Lancaster University |
| Occupation | Diplomat |
Taye Atske Selassie Amde (Amharic: ታዬ አጽቀሥላሴ, born 13 January 1956[1]) is an Ethiopian diplomat who is serving as the sixth 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
[edit]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
[edit]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 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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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.[10][11]
References
[edit]- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Ethiopia Appoints Amb. Taye Atske Selassie as Foreign Minister". ebc.et. Retrieved 13 March 2024.
- ^ "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. 8 February 2024. Retrieved 13 March 2024.
- ^ "New Permanent Representative of Ethiopia Presents Credentials". press.un.org. Retrieved 13 March 2024.
- ^ "Amde, Taye Atske Selassie", International Year Book and Statesmen's Who's Who, Brill, retrieved 13 March 2024
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
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