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Taye Atske Selassie
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ታዬ አጽቀሥላሴ
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Official portrait, 2024
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| 6th President of Ethiopia | |
| Assumed office 7 October 2024 |
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| Prime Minister | Abiy Ahmed |
| Preceded by | Sahle-Work Zewde |
| Minister of Foreign Affairs | |
| In office 8 February 2024 – 7 October 2024 |
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| Prime Minister | Abiy Ahmed |
| Preceded by | Demeke Mekonnen |
| Succeeded by | Gedion Timotheos |
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| Born | 13 January 1956 Debarq, Gondar, Ethiopian Empire |
| Alma mater | Addis Ababa University Lancaster University |
| Occupation | Diplomat |
Taye Atske Selassie Amde (Amharic: ታዬ አጽቀሥላሴ, born 13 January 1956) is an Ethiopian diplomat who is serving as the sixth president of Ethiopia since 7 October 2024. He has worked as ambassador on numerous occasions in the United Nations. Prior to assuming this role, he served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs.
Early life and education
Taye was born in Debarq, Gondar in Begemder Province. He received post graduation in Addis Ababa University and Lancaster University in England in Political Science International Relations, and Strategic Studies.
Diplomatic career
He has worked as Ethiopia's Permanent representative to the United Nations from 2018. Before his appointment to the UN, Taye served as Consul General of Ethiopia in Los Angeles to strategic roles in Washington, D.C.; Stockholm; and notably as Ethiopia's ambassador to Egypt. On 8 February 2024, he succeeded Demeke Mekonnen as Minister of Foreign Affairs upon Demeke's resignation on 26 January.
Presidency
On 7 October 2024, he was suddenly appointed as President of Ethiopia, succeeding Sahle-Work Zewde, whose term ended amid speculation and public debate. Taye’s appointment comes at a critical time for Ethiopia, with significant challenges in international relations and internal conflicts.
See also
In Spanish: Taye Atske Selassie para niños
