DemekeMekonnen Archives

08 Feb

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Reshuffles Security and Diplomatic Cabinet

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Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has announced a series of significant changes to Ethiopia's security and diplomatic portfolios, introducing new appointments to the House of Representatives for approval. Temesgen Tiruneh, formerly the Director of National Security, has been appointed as the Deputy Prime Minister, while Taye Atsikeselasie, the former Ethiopian permanent representative to the United Nations, assumes the role of Minister of Foreign Affairs. Additionally, Dr. Makdes Daba replaces Dr. Lia Tadese as Minister of Health, following her resignation. Redwan Hussain, previously serving as a security adviser to Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, has been appointed as the Director General of the…

26 Jan

Ethiopia’s Deputy PM, Demeke Mekonnen, Retires from Politics

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Mr. Demeke Mekonnen, the Vice President of Ethiopia's ruling Prosperity Party, has tendered his resignation. The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Demeke Mekonnen, has stepped down from his party, as announced by party officials. The Central Committee of the Prosperity Party stated that, "following the principle of leadership succession and proper procedure, Mr. Demeke has retired with honor." Former Amhara Region President and current Director-General of the National Intelligence and Security Service, as well as an executive member of the party, Mr. Temesgen Tiruneh, has been elected as the Vice President of the Prosperity Party, succeeding…

24 Jul

DPM Demeke Mekonnen arrives in Tanzania

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A High-Level Delegation Led by the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Arrives in Tanzania A high-level delegation led by the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Ethiopia, Demeke Mekonnen, arrived in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania this afternoon to participate in “The African Human Capital Heads of State Summit”, which will take place from 25 to 26 July 2023. Upon arrival at the Julius Nyerere International Airport Demeke and his entourage were warmly welcomed by the Deputy Foreign Minister of Tanzania, Ambassador Mbarouk N. Mbarouk, Ethiopian Ambassador to Tanzania, Shibru Mamo and diplomats. Mr Demeke visited Tanzania twice in…

15 Mar

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets Ethiopia’s counterpart

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US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken is in Ethiopia for an official visit. Minister of Foreign Affairs and Deputy Prime Minister Demeke Mekonon discussed with the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs mentioned on its Twitter page that they discussed on various issues in Addis Ababa. Antony Blinken is expected to meet with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on the progress of relations between the two countries. Blinken is expected to talk with humanitarian organizations and civic institutions on the distribution of humanitarian aid, food security and human rights. And also he will meet with the…

14 Oct

DPM and FM Demeke Mekonnen meets with Special Envoy Mike Hammer

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H.E. Mr. Demeke Mekonen met with US Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa, Mike Hammer, in his office today. During the discussion, Mr. Demeke reaffirmed the government's commitment to a peaceful resolution of the conflict in the northern part of the country. For his part, Mr. Mike Hammer stated that the US would continue to strengthen its support for the AU-led peace talks. The parties concurred on the need to further bolster bilateral ties between Ethiopia and the US.

13 Jul

Peace Alternative Committee Formed to Deal with Northern Conflict Commencing Activities

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The peace alternative committee, formed to resolve the problem in the northern part of Ethiopia through peaceful talks announced it has started work. As the government of Ethiopia has recently pledged to give a chance for peaceful talks to end the conflict in the northern part of the country, the peace committee has been formed under the leadership of Demeke Mekonnen, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs. In his early morning post on twitter, member of the peace committee, Ambassador Redwan Hussien said that the Peace Committee has held its first meeting. Redwan added the committee delivered discussion and its…