Sahle-Work Zewde

Sahle-Work Zewde

politician Ethiopia

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.

Born on Feb 21, 1950 (75 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
2 wks
Reach
44,015
Power
87$
Sentiment
7.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Kenya 1 7.00 0.07% +20% 53,771,296 44,015 $106,000 87$
Totals 1 53,771,296 44,015 $106,000 87$
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Recent Mentions

Kenya Kenya: 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). 7

William Ruto Antonio Guterres Uhuru Kenyatta Olusegun Obasanjo Catherine Samba Panza Kgalema Motlanthe Joao Lourenco
The Standard: Ruto urges UN support for EAC, SADC peace efforts in DRC

Mozambique Mozambique: Sahle-Work Zewde has been named as one of the mediators in the peace negotiations for the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo. 7

Olusegun Obasanjo Kgalema Motlanthe Felix Tshisekedi Paul Kagame Guy Mwadiamvita
Jornal Notícias – main daily newspaper in Mozambique: Nomeada equipa de mediação para conflito na RDCongo

Kenya Kenya: Former Ethiopian president Sahle-Work Zewde replaces another ex-Ethiopia leader on the mediation team. 7

Uhuru Kenyatta Olusegun Obasanjo Kgalema Motlanthe Catherine Samba Panza Paul Kagame Felix Tshisekedi
The Standard: African regional summit expands mediation team for DRC conflict

Nigeria Nigeria: Sahle-Work Zewde is one of the appointed former heads of state facilitating the peace negotiations in eastern Congo. 8

Olusegun Obasanjo Kgalema Motlanthe Uhuru Kenyatta Catherine Samba Panza Felix Tshisekedi Paul Kagame Evariste Ndayishimiye Yolande Makolo
The Punch: Obasanjo, Kenyatta to lead Congo peace team

Tanzania Tanzania: Sahle-Work Zewde is one of the appointed mediators for the peace negotiations in eastern Congo. 8

Olusegun Obasanjo Kgalema Motlanthe Felix Tshisekedi Paul Kagame
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004: African blocs expand mediation team for Congo conflict

Kenya Kenya: Kenyatta will work alongside former Presidents Sahle-Work Zewde (Ethiopia) to broker peace in the region. 8

Uhuru Kenyatta Olusegun Obasanjo Catherine Samba Panza Kgalema Motlanthe William Ruto Emmerson Mnangagwa Hailemariam Desalegn Felix Tshisekedi Evariste Ndayishimiye Andry Rajoelina Lazarus Chakwera Paul Kagame Cyril Ramaphosa Samia Suluhu Hassan Yoweri Museveni Hakainde Hichilema Musalia Mudavadi Hamza Abdi Barre Tete Antonio Deng Alor Kuol
The Standard: EAC, SADC leaders intensify DRC peace efforts in second joint summit

Kenya Kenya: Sahle-Work Zewde was elected president in 2018 by parliamentarians, also making her the first woman to hold the honorary role. 7

Netumbo Nandi Ndaitwah Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Ruth Sando Perry Samia Suluhu Hassan Joyce Banda Catherine Samba Panza Ameenah Gurib Fakim Rose Francine Rogombe Omar Bongo Ondimba Ali Bongo Ondimba
The Standard: Women presidents in Africa - The Standard

Liberia Liberia: Sahle-Work Zewde is the former president of Ethiopia and encourages women to pursue ambitious goals. 8

Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Monica Geingos Joseph Nyuma Boakai Olusegun Obasanjo Hillary Clinton Ngozi Okonjo Iweala
Daily Observer – leading Liberian newspaper, est. 1981: Why Africa Needs More Female Leaders Now | News