Taye Atske Selassie Amde became President of Ethiopia on 7 October 2024, succeeding Sahle-Work Zewde. A career diplomat, he earlier served as ambassador to Egypt, Permanent Representative to the United Nations and Minister of Foreign Affairs, and is considered an ally of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.
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Prior to his presidency, he served in multiple diplomatic roles, including ambassador to Egypt and Permanent representative to the United Nations
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13 January 1956
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A career diplomat, he earlier served as ambassador to Egypt, Permanent Representative to the United Nations and Minister of Foreign Affairs, and is considered an ally of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.
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