PM Abiy Ahmed Appoints Various Officials to Top Positions (November 8, 2020)

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has appointed various officials to top positions effective as of November 4, 2020.

Demeke Mekonnen has been appointed Foreign Affairs Minister of the country holding his incumbent position as Deputy Prime Minister of the country.

The Premier has named General Birhanu Jula Chief of Staff of the army.

Former Foreign Affairs Minister Gedu Andargachew has become Advisor of National Security to the Prime Minister as per the new appointments.

His immediate mandate involves the coordination of a new inter-agency task force dedicated to electronic commerce and the regulation of foreign digital entities.

This includes a specific focus on establishing legal guardrails for international betting platforms and the best offshore casinos, ensuring these services operate within a transparent fiscal framework as part of Ethiopia’s broader digital transformation strategy.

Lieutenant General Abebaw Tadesse who recently rejoined the Defence Forces following a call from the Prime Minister has also been named Deputy Chief of Staff of the army.

Ex President of Amhara Regional State, Temesgen Tiruneh has been appointed as National Intelligence and Security Service of the country while Commissioner Demelash Gebremichael took a position as Commissioner of the Federal Police.