Politics

Ethiopian Parliament Appoints Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed for Another 5-Year Term

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The Ethiopian parliament has appointed Dr. Abiy Ahmed as Prime Minister for another five-year term and elected new leadership for both houses.

The House of Peoples' Representatives appointed Abiy Ahmed as Prime Minister of Ethiopia for a five-year term.
Abiy Ahmed took the oath of office to lead Ethiopia for another five years.
Former Minister of Finance Ahmed Shide was elected as the Speaker of the House of Peoples' Representatives for a five-year term, succeeding Tagesse Chaffo.
Ayalech Eshete was elected as the Deputy Speaker of the House of Peoples' Representatives for the next five years.
The House of Federation elected Muferihat Kamil as its new Speaker, succeeding Agegnehu Teshager.
Former Sidama Region President Desta Ledamo was elected as the Deputy Speaker of the House of Federation.