Ethiopia experienced a significant political shift on October 7, 2024, as Sahle-Work Zewde, the country’s first female president, left office. Her departure came after serving since 2018 and amid speculation about tensions with the government. The Ethiopian parliament swiftly appointed Taye Atske-Selassie as the new president. Taye, a seasoned diplomat, previously served as Ethiopia‘s UN […]
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