“Peace is not simply the absence of war; it is the presence of justice, equality, and opportunity.”
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Sahle-Work Zewde
Sahle-Work Zewde is an Ethiopian diplomat who served as president of Ethiopia from 2018 to 2024, the first woman to hold the office. She was elected as president unanimously by members of the Federal Parliamentary Assembly on 25 October 2018.
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politics · President of Ethiopia from 2018 to 2024 · politician · diplomat · also Sahle-Work Zewde, Sahlework Zewde, Salhlework Zewude, Sahilework Zewde, Zewde
Born 21 February 1950 · Q7399685
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2021· 1 entry
The Africa Report: Ethiopia’s President Sahle-Work Zewde saw that ‘Abiy was dragging his country into an infernal spiral’
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2020· 1 entry
“Democracy must deliver dignity and hope, not just institutions.”
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2019· 2 entries
pv magazine International: Sahle-Work Zewde
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“Africa’s future depends on how we empower our youth today.”
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2018· 3 entries
Reuters: Ethiopia's parliament approves Sahle-Work Zewde as president
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Career landmark: President of Ethiopia (2018–2024).
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“Women bring a different perspective to leadership, one rooted in inclusiveness and compassion.”
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2011· 1 entry
Ban appointed Sahle-Work as Director-General of the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON)
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2008· 1 entry
But were subsequently granted parole on 24 December
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1950· 1 entry
Born 1950-02-21.
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