Getachew Reda
Getachew Reda is a key figure in the Tigray region, serving as the head of its interim administration. He has been vocal about the need for government support against dissident factions within Tigray and has expressed concern about the potential for the Tigray people to suffer from renewed conflict, particularly in the context of rising tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea.
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Getachew Reda is Tigray’s former interim president who spoke about the involvement of government and security officials in the gold smuggling network.
When Tigray became a ‘wild west’ of illegal gold mining, Canadian firms staked a claim
Canada· 2025-11-13
Getachew broke ranks with his former allies in Tigray and is now a minister in the federal government in the capital Addis Ababa.
What we know on renewed fighting in north Ethiopia
Kenya· 2025-11-10
Getachew Reda is the president of the interim administration and became the minister responsible for East Africa.
Les tensions entre l’Ethiopie et l’Erythrée raniment le spectre d’un nouveau conflit
France· 2025-10-13
Getachew Reda is a leader of another TPLF faction accused of colluding with Addis Ababa.
Ethiopia accuses Eritrea of preparing for war as Red Sea tensions rise
United Kingdom· 2025-10-08
Getachew Reda's term ended in March, leading to Tadesse Werede's appointment.
En Ethiopie, le pouvoir cherche à apaiser les tensions au TigréFrance· 2025-04-19Getachew Reda was the former head of the interim administration in the Tigray region.
Ethiopia's Tigray region appoints new interim leaderKenya· 2025-04-09Getachew Reda leads a faction in Tigray that is aligned with Addis Ababa.
Triple threats at Kenya’s northern borders
Tanzania· 2025-03-27
Getachew Reda is the interim President of Tigray who fled to Addis Ababa following a power struggle.
Ethiopia's Abiy Ahmed to replace Tigray president amid fears of warUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-26Getachew Reda, Tigray’s interim president, tried to fire three senior military commanders.
Power struggle leads to coup in Tigray as war looms between Ethiopia and Eritrea | Global developmentUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-22
Getachew Reda is the head of the government-approved interim administration in Tigray.
Ethiopia leader says won't invade neighbouring EritreaKenya· 2025-03-20Getachew Reda, Tigray's Interim President, accused his rivals of colluding with Eritrea.
Ethiopia does not want war with Eritrea, says PM Abiy AhmedUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-20
Getachew Reda is the head of Tigray's interim administration, currently in Addis Ababa for consultations.
Ethiopia's Tigray region: Residents fear fresh conflictUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-17
Getachew Reda, president of Tigray's interim administration, has accused the rival group of attempting to forcefully remove him from office.
Rival TPLF forces seize key offices in Ethiopian town of MekelleUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-14
Getachew Reda is the head of Tigray's interim administration who expressed concerns about the Tigray people becoming victims of war.
Ethiopia and Eritrea on path to war, Tigray officials warnTanzania· 2025-03-13