Hailemariam Desalegn
Hailemariam Desalegn is a prominent Ethiopian politician who served as the Prime Minister of Ethiopia from 2012 to 2018. He succeeded Meles Zenawi and was the first Ethiopian leader from the Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples' Region. During his tenure, Desalegn focused on economic development and infrastructure projects, aiming to transform Ethiopia into a middle-income country. His leadership was marked by both progress and challenges, including political unrest and calls for greater democratic reforms. After stepping down, he has continued to engage in diplomacy and peace initiatives, including recent efforts to facilitate peace processes in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Born on Jul 19, 1965 (59 years old)
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Tanzania:
Hailemariam Desalegn was Abiy Ahmed's predecessor, whose term ran from 2012 to 2018.
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Tanzania:
Hailemariam Desalegn resigned as prime minister in 2018, leading to a significant political shift in Ethiopia.
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Kenya:
The first summit appointed Kenyatta, Obasanjo, and former Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn as joint facilitators of the merged Nairobi and Luanda peace processes.
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Kenya:
Hailemariam Desalegn is a former prime minister of Ethiopia involved in the debt relief initiative.
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Cabo Verde:
Hailemariam Desalegn is a former Prime Minister of Ethiopia who signed the debt relief initiative document.
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Tanzania:
He will be joined by former Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn as co-facilitator of the merged Luanda-Nairobi process.
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Kenya:
Hailemariam Desalegn was appointed as a facilitator of the peace processes in eastern DRC.
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