Sahle-Work Zewde
Sahle-Work Zewde is a prominent Ethiopian politician and the first female president of Ethiopia, having assumed office in 2018. Known for her commitment to gender equality and women's empowerment, Zewde has advocated for ambitious goals for women leaders in Africa, emphasizing the need for strategic preparation and resilience to overcome barriers in leadership. Her tenure has been marked by efforts to bridge the gender gap and support women in political and public life.
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Several former African leaders have been appointed to spearhead mediation efforts, including former Ethiopia President Sahle-Work Zewde.
EAC takes regional peace push to AU over eastern DRC conflict
Tanzania· 2026-03-07
Sahle-Work Zewde became the first woman to hold the position of president of Ethiopia.
Qué se celebra este sábado 25 de octubre | Sociedad | La Revista
Ecuador· 2025-10-25
H.E. Sahle-Work Zewde, the President of Ethiopia, was present at the commemoration.
The Windhoek Legacy: African Union Commission’s Special Envoy on WPS Galvanizes Action for the Next 25 Years of Women, Peace and Security | Commentaries
Liberia· 2025-10-20
Sahle-Work Zewde is a former president of Ethiopia who is involved in the mediation processes in the region.
« Il faut une solution diplomatique et politique, pas militaire. » – IWACU
Burundi· 2025-10-07
The other AU-appointed peace facilitators include former presidents President Olusegun Obasanjo (Nigeria), South Africa’s Kgalema Motlanthe, the Central African Republic’s Catherine Samba-Panza, and Ethiopia’s Sahle-Work Zewde.
In pictures: Uhuru, Ruto meet ahead of DRC crisis talks
Kenya· 2025-08-01Former Ethiopian President Sahle-Work Zewde was present at the event.
'Let it not be another declaration on paper' – Mahama rallies Africa on reparative justice
Ghana· 2025-07-29
The facilitators comprise former Heads of State and Government: Sahle-Work Zewde of Ethiopia.
Mudavadi tells Diplomats Kenya not taking sides in Sudan conflictKenya· 2025-04-23
The panel includes former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta, working alongside former Presidents Sahle-Work Zewde (Ethiopia), Olusegun Obasanjo (Nigeria), Catherine Samba-Panza (Central African Republic), and Kgalema Motlanthe (South Africa).
Ruto urges UN support for EAC, SADC peace efforts in DRCKenya· 2025-04-04
Sahle-Work Zewde has been named as one of the mediators in the peace negotiations for the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Nomeada equipa de mediação para conflito na RDCongo
Mozambique· 2025-03-26
Former Ethiopian president Sahle-Work Zewde replaces another ex-Ethiopia leader on the mediation team.
African regional summit expands mediation team for DRC conflictKenya· 2025-03-25Sahle-Work Zewde is one of the appointed former heads of state facilitating the peace negotiations in eastern Congo.
Obasanjo, Kenyatta to lead Congo peace team
Nigeria· 2025-03-25
Sahle-Work Zewde is one of the appointed mediators for the peace negotiations in eastern Congo.
African blocs expand mediation team for Congo conflictTanzania· 2025-03-25Kenyatta will work alongside former Presidents Sahle-Work Zewde (Ethiopia) to broker peace in the region.
EAC, SADC leaders intensify DRC peace efforts in second joint summitKenya· 2025-03-25
Sahle-Work Zewde was elected president in 2018 by parliamentarians, also making her the first woman to hold the honorary role.
Women presidents in Africa - The StandardKenya· 2025-03-21
Sahle-Work Zewde is the former president of Ethiopia and encourages women to pursue ambitious goals.
Why Africa Needs More Female Leaders Now | NewsLiberia· 2025-03-13
