Sahle-Work Zewde Becomes Ethiopia’s First Female President
Ethiopian members of parliament have elected Sahle-Work Zewde as the country’s first female president.
Her election to the ceremonial position comes after the unexpected resignation of her predecessor, Mulatu Teshome.
In her acceptance speech, President Sahle-Work spoke about the importance of maintaining peace, she also promised to work hard to make gender equality a reality in Ethiopia.
President Sahle-Work has served as an ambassador for Ethiopia in Senegal and Djibouti. She has also held a number of UN positions, including head of peace-building in the Central African Republic.
Immediately before becoming president, Sahle-Work was the UN representative at the African Union.
Her election to the ceremonial position comes after the unexpected resignation of her predecessor, Mulatu Teshome.
In her acceptance speech, President Sahle-Work spoke about the importance of maintaining peace, she also promised to work hard to make gender equality a reality in Ethiopia.
President Sahle-Work has served as an ambassador for Ethiopia in Senegal and Djibouti. She has also held a number of UN positions, including head of peace-building in the Central African Republic.
Immediately before becoming president, Sahle-Work was the UN representative at the African Union.
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