President Taye Atske Selassie has assigned 32 officials—including former cabinet ministers, National Dialogue Commissioners, and senior public leaders—to full ambassadorial roles.
By Staff Writer
(Nairobi, Kenya) — President Taye Atske Selassie granted full ambassadorial rank to 32 individuals. The group comprises former cabinet ministers dropped during Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s late-September government reshuffle, outgoing National Dialogue Commissioners, and senior public officials.
Over 50 Civilians Abducted in Sululta Woreda as Persistent Insecurity and Accountability Gaps Plaguing Oromia PersistProminent figures elevated to diplomatic posts include former Speaker of the House of Peoples’ Representatives Tagesse Chafo and former Speaker of the House of Federation Agenegahu Teshager. Three members of the Ethiopian National Dialogue Commission whose tenures concluded—Professor Mesfin Araya, Dr. Yonas Adaye, and Dr. Ambaye Ogato—also joined the diplomatic roster.
The appointments encompass several high-profile officials removed from ministerial portfolios following administrative evaluations, including former Minister of Trade Dr. Kasahun Gofe, former Minister of Transport and Logistics Dr. Alemu Sime, and former Minister of Women and Social Affairs Dr. Ergoge Tesfaye.
During the parliamentary presentation of his restructured cabinet, Prime Minister Abiy indicated that prospective ministers underwent performance and accountability monitoring over a twelve-month period. The cabinet adjustments retained nine ministers in their portfolios, reassigned two to alternative state institutions, and replaced twelve with incoming nominees.
The diplomatic roster extends to former Addis Ababa Deputy Mayor Zantrar Abay, former African Excellence Academy (AFLEX) President Zadig Abrha, Deputy Commissioner General Melaku Fanta (former head of the Federal Police Criminal Investigation Main Directorate), and four career diplomats who received upgraded ambassadorial standing.
The announcement by the Office of the President formalizes the transition of the officials into the foreign service corps.
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