Ethiopia gets first female President
Thursday, 25th October 2018
Ethiopian members of parliament have elected Sahle-Work Zewde as the country's first female President.
Her election to the ceremonial position comes a week after Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed appointed a cabinet with half the posts taken up by women.
In her first speech as President, she spoke about the importance of maintaining peace.
Ms Sahle-Work is an experienced diplomat who has recently held a position with the United Nations.
She was elected after an unexpected resignation of former President Mulatu Teshome.
Ethiopian President Mulatu Teshome submitted a letter of resignation on Wednesday to the country's parliament, according to state media reports.
Teshome, 63, took office in 2013 and had often spoken for a more democratic and inclusive government in the Horn of Africa country, which has faced political upheaval and unrest for many years.
Immediately before becoming president, Ms Sahle-Work was the UN representative at the African Union.
President Sahle-Work has served as an ambassador for Ethiopia in Senegal and Djibouti. She has also held a number of UN positions, including head of peace-building in the Central African Republic.
In the Ethiopian constitution, the post of president is ceremonial with the prime minister holding the political power.
Latest
- Trinidad: 2 arrested in connection with Minister Terrance De...
-
Melissa Skerrit invites vendors to book spots for Roseau Chr... -
Believe in Yourself: Minister Duggins' inspiring message to... -
Trinidad: One killed, another wounded at shooting incident i... -
Bahamas: Baha Mar announces $350M expansion, adding luxury r...
Related Articles
Uncategorised
Thursday, 25th October 2018
Uncategorised
Thursday, 25th October 2018
Uncategorised
Thursday, 25th October 2018
Uncategorised
Thursday, 25th October 2018
Uncategorised
Thursday, 25th October 2018
Uncategorised
Thursday, 25th October 2018
Uncategorised
Thursday, 25th October 2018