Taye's appointment was approved today in a joint session of the House of People's Representatives (HoPR) and the House of Federation (HoF), replacing the former president Sahle-Work Zewde. However, he cautioned that any attempt to "achieve political goals through force" would not be tolerated, stating that the government had "already given too much time." The new president also stressed that legal measures would be taken against those who "weaken the age-old ties" between Ethiopians through hate speech, violence, and other actions. The transition from former President Sahle-Work Zewde has been marked by public speculation over her future. Although many anticipated a formal farewell speech from the outgoing president today, none was given, and the joint session ended with the approval of Taye as the new president.

The NewsThe Ethiopian parliament approved a new president to replace one that was widely seen as controversial amid ongoing political differences with the government. Sahle-Work Zewde, a former United Nations diplomat, was replaced with Taye Atskeselassie who has held the position of foreign minister for the last eight months. Know MoreThe role of president is largely ceremonial in Ethiopia, with limited political authority. It was hoped she would bring a positive influence to a position usually held by male politicians at the end of their career. Sahle-Work faced heavy criticism for her silence, especially on issues of gender violence during the Tigray war in which thousands of people were killed and millions displaced.

The role of president is largely ceremonial in Ethiopia, with limited political authority. Executive power is mainly wielded by the prime minister. Sahle-Work became Ethiopia’s first female president in 2018. ADThe outgoing president was appointed during the early years of the Abiy Ahmed premiership that saw prominent women appointed in important positions as part of an administration that sought to embrace gender parity for the first time. In a post on X on Sunday that pressaged her impending resignation, she quoted a famous Amharic song about hopelessness and silence being the only option, stating: “I tried that for a whole year.”

Ethiopian lawmakers on Monday chose Foreign Minister Taye Atske Selassie as the country’s new president — a largely ceremonial role — leaving Africa with only one female head of state. Atske Selassie replaced Sahle-Work Zewde, 74, a respected former diplomat who had served as president since 2018. That leaves Tanzania as the only African country with a woman as president, Samia Suluhu Hassan. Taye, 68, becomes the fifth president since Ethiopia adopted its current constitution in 1995. He was appointed to the foreign ministry only in February and has previously served as ambassador to the United Nations and Egypt.

Addis Ababa: The two houses of the Ethiopian parliament on Monday appointed Foreign Minister Taye Atske Selassie as the new President. The appointment followed the end of the term of the current President Sahle-Work Zewde, after six years of service as the country’s head of state. The newly-appointed President was sworn in on Monday before members of Ethiopia’s House of Peoples’ Representatives and House of Federation as the new leader of Africa’s second most populous nation. Prior to his appointment as the country’s foreign minister, he also held the position of foreign policy adviser to Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. Zewde was elected as Ethiopia’s first female President in October 2018.

Jerusalem: The Israeli military reported on Monday that two soldiers were killed in a Hezbollah mortar attack near the Lebanese border on Sunday. Tensions along the Israeli-Lebanese border were increasing as the Israeli military intensified its airstrikes in Lebanon, while rockets from Gaza and Hezbollah aimed at various locations in Israel. Sirens were triggered across the Galilee, Tel Aviv, the southern city of Sderot, and other communities near Gaza. Israel’s Magen David Adom rescue service said that three women sustained light injuries — two from a rocket that struck Kfar Chabad near Tel Aviv and one from an overnight strike on Maalot Tarshiha in the north. The Israeli military said later that its warplanes targeted the launcher in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, used in the attack on Tel Aviv.

Addis Ababa, Oct 7 The two houses of the Ethiopian parliament on Monday appointed Foreign Minister Taye Atske Selassie as the new President. The appointment followed the end of the term of the current President Sahle-Work Zewde, after six years of service as the country's head of state. The newly-appointed President was sworn in on Monday before members of Ethiopia's House of Peoples' Representatives and House of Federation as the new leader of Africa's second most populous nation. Prior to his appointment as the country's foreign minister, he also held the position of foreign policy adviser to Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. Zewde was elected as Ethiopia's first female President in October 2018.

Growing up in Southern Thailand, Nok Suntaranon spent most days after school helping her mother sell homemade curry pastes in the local market. Staining her fingers yellow as she peeled turmeric root by the kilo, enough for the 110 pounds of curry paste her mother sold every day. Suntaranon’s grandfather, who was helping to support the family, and her aunt were killed in a motorbike accident when she was just 4. Bring to a boil over high, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until the chicken is tender, about 30 minutes. Serve hot on its own or with glass noodles or rice, topped with cilantro, fried shallots, chiles, scallions and lime wedges.

Taye Atske Selassie, who is now president, was appointed foreign minister in February [Reuters]Ethiopia's parliament has approved the appointment of a new president to replace the country's first female head of state, Sahle-Work Zewde. Taye Astike Selassie, foreign minister since February, has taken up the largely ceremonial role. In Ethiopia, political power lies with the prime minister - currently Abiy Ahmed. President Taye, 68, an experienced diplomat having served at the UN and in Egypt, is considered close to Abiy. The replacement of Sahle-Work means that Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan is currently Africa's only female head of state.

The Government of Ethiopia today appointed Senior diplomat and former foreign affairs minister Taye Atske Selassie Amde as a new president. The position of president in Ethiopia is more ceremonial as the prime minister is the key decision-making position as per the constitution. Taye Atske Selassie Amde was appointed a few months ago as foreign minister of Ethiopia. Before that he served, he served as Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Ethiopia to the United Nations. A few days ago President Sahle-Work Zewde signaled her plan not to continue for the second term by twitting that shows her frustration and failed attempts from over a year to change things.

Held on a sunny morning in Berlin on Sunday, the marathon delivered intense competition, fast times, and personal bests for the leading athletes. This performance marked a new personal best for Mengesha, improving by more than two minutes from his previous best, set at the Valencia Marathon in 2022. In the women’s race, Ethiopia’s Tigist Ketema was nothing short of dominant. Ketema crossed the finish line in Berlin in 2:16:42, the third-fastest women’s marathon time ever recorded in the history of the Berlin Marathon. The Berlin Marathon not only showcased the individual talents of Mengesha and Ketema but also underlined Ethiopia’s remarkable depth in long-distance running.

It hit at 8:10 pm Cairo time, with a depth of 10 km, roughly 560 km from the Grand Ethiopia Renaissance Dam. Sharaky also predicted that the leakage from part of the GERD through the connected ground cracks in most Ethiopian land would lead to more landslides, and thus further earthquakes. ‘There will be no leniency’Tensions have risen between Cairo and Addis Ababa after the failure of all negotiations over the Nile River waters due to the GERD project. He stressed that not a single drop of Nile water can be squandered, because what his country is getting now is not enough. He added that Ethiopia seeks to legitimize its unilateral policies that contradict international law, and hide behind baseless claims that these policies are based on the right of peoples to development.

Canon today announces the addition of its FLXflow technology to the Arizona 1300 series, which brings new productivity and performance features to the flatbed printer series. Optimized productivityCatering to growing mid-volume operations, the Arizona 1300 FLXflow supports a wide variety of substrates and applications. Enhanced flexibilityArizona 1300 FLXflow customers can also take advantage of the Advanced Image Layout Controls, which allow last-minute adjustments at the printer. Designed with sustainability in mindOffering reduced waste and lower energy consumption than its predecessors, the Arizona 1300 FLXflow has been designed with sustainability in mind. FLXflow technology requires less masking and underlays to hold media in place, resulting in less waste.

Industry2 min readKuwait and Ethiopia sign new pact to protect Ethiopian workers' documentsThis MoU represents a significant step forward in ensuring fair treatment and protection for Ethiopian domestic workers in Kuwait. By clearly outlining responsibilities, it promotes ethical recruitment, reduces exploitation, and strengthens the support system for workers, fostering a more secure and equitable working environment.

Ethiopia’s private sector is experiencing a significant surge in investment, with over $2 billion committed to new projects following recent policy and legal reforms. The introduction of a new Investment Proclamation has opened numerous sectors to foreign investors, resulting in a wave of business activity. According to the Ethiopian Investment Commission (EIC), more than 150 investment projects have emerged since the proclamation was enacted, leading to an influx of over $1.2 billion in various sectors. “The new special economic zone initiative is a major step forward for Ethiopia and its investment environment,” Habtamu added. Eyob Tekalgn, State Minister of Finance, emphasized the importance of these reforms during a panel discussion at the event.