Tadesse Werede
Tadesse Werede has been appointed as the new interim leader of the Tigray region in Ethiopia, tasked with overseeing a critical transition following a brutal two-year conflict that ended in 2022. His leadership comes amidst ongoing political tensions and internal power struggles within the Tigray People's Liberation Front, as he aims to address pressing issues such as disarmament, displacement, and preparations for upcoming elections. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has expressed confidence in Tadesse's understanding of the previous administration's dynamics and his potential to guide Tigray towards stability.
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Canada· 2025-11-13
Tadesse Werede was appointed by Abiy Ahmed as the president of the Tigray transitional administration.
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Switzerland· 2025-04-25
Tadesse Werede was appointed by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed to lead the interim administration of Tigray.
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France· 2025-04-19
Tadesse Werede was appointed as the new leader of the interim administration in Tigray.
Ethiopia's Tigray region appoints new interim leader
Kenya· 2025-04-09