Ethiopia’s parliament has approved a new president, Taye Astike Selassie, replacing Sahle-Work Zewde, the country’s first female head of state. This change comes amid reports of growing tensions between Sahle-Work and Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, who holds the primary political power in Ethiopia. Taye Astike Selassie, 68, previously served as foreign minister and 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. This change in leadership highlights the complex political dynamics in Ethiopia and raises questions about the future direction of the country’s governance and peace efforts.

Source: The North Africa Journal October 08, 2024 11:11 UTC