Ethiopia's two houses of parliament elected Taye Atske Selassie, the country's top diplomat, president on Monday (Oct. 7). He handed over the Constitution by the country's outgoing president. Taye succeeds the country's first female president who was elected six years ago of the mainly ceremonial position as executive power is vested in the prime minister. Taye Atske-Selassie Amde addresses the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly, on Sept. 27, 2024. Taye is a seasoned diplomat, he notably served as Ethiopia’s Permanent ambassador to the United Nations in New York.

Source: Ethiopian News October 07, 2024 20:06 UTC