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Taye Atske Selassie
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ታዬ አጽቀሥላሴ
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Official portrait, 2024
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| President of Ethiopia | |
| Assumed office 7 October 2024 |
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| Prime Minister | Abiy Ahmed |
| Preceded by | Sahle-Work Zewde |
| Minister of Foreign Affairs | |
| In office 8 February 2024 – 7 October 2024 |
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| 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 |
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| Prime Minister | Abiy Ahmed |
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| Born | 13 January 1956 Debarq, Ethiopian Empire |
| Alma mater | Addis Ababa University Lancaster University |
| Occupation | Diplomat |
Taye Atske Selassie Amde (Amharic: ታዬ አጽቀሥላሴ) was born on January 13, 1956. He is a well-known diplomat and politician from Ethiopia. Since October 7, 2024, he has been serving as the President of Ethiopia.
Before becoming president, Taye Atske Selassie worked as Ethiopia's Minister of Foreign Affairs. He has also served as an ambassador for his country at the United Nations many times.
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Early Life and Education
Taye Atske Selassie was born in a place called Debarq. This town is located in the Gondar area, which was part of Begemder Province at the time.
He went to two different universities for his higher education. He studied at Addis Ababa University in Ethiopia. Later, he continued his studies at Lancaster University in England. His studies focused on Political Science, International Relations, and Strategic Studies. These subjects helped him prepare for his career in diplomacy.
What is a Diplomat?
A diplomat is a person who represents their country in other countries. They work to build good relationships between nations. Diplomats often discuss important issues like trade, peace, and cultural exchange. Taye Atske Selassie has spent many years working as a diplomat.
Diplomatic Career Highlights
Taye Atske Selassie has held several important roles in his diplomatic career. From 2018, he was Ethiopia's Permanent representative to the United Nations. This means he was the main person representing Ethiopia at the UN.
Before his time at the UN, he served in other key positions. He was the Consul General of Ethiopia in Los Angeles, USA. He also worked in important roles in Washington, D.C., and Stockholm. A notable role was when he served as Ethiopia's ambassador to Egypt.
In January 2023, Taye Atske Selassie was appointed as a Foreign Affairs Advisor to the Prime Minister. This was a very important role, similar to a minister. In February 2024, he became the Minister of Foreign Affairs. He took over from Demeke Mekonnen.
Becoming President
On October 7, 2024, Taye Atske Selassie was appointed as the President of Ethiopia. He took over from Sahle-Work Zewde, whose term as president had ended.
His appointment came at a significant time for Ethiopia. The country was facing important challenges in its relationships with other nations. There were also some internal conflicts happening within Ethiopia. As president, he now leads the country during these times.
See also
- President of Ethiopia
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Ethiopia)
