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.
Taye Atske Selassie | |
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ታዬ አጽቀሥላሴ | |
 Official portrait, 2024 | |
| 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 |
| Foreign Affairs Advisor to the Prime Minister | |
| In office 18 January 2023 – 8 February 2024 | |
| Prime Minister | Abiy Ahmed |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 13 January 1956 Debarq, Gondar, Ethiopian Empire |
| Alma mater | Addis Ababa University Lancaster University |
| Occupation | Diplomat |
Early life and education
editTaye 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
editHe 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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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
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.
- ^ "PM Abiy Ahmed announces new appointments to high level positions". Welcome to Fana Broadcasting Corporate S.C. 20 January 2023. Retrieved 9 November 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.
External links
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Media related to Taye Atskeselassie at Wikimedia Commons
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