Politics

Shishay Amare Outlines Priorities as Newly Appointed Mayor of Mekelle

AI SUMMARY

Recently appointed Mekelle Mayor Shishay Amare has outlined peace, humanitarian aid, and socio-economic restoration as his top priorities.

Shishay Amare was appointed as the Mayor of Mekelle by the Tigray Interim Administration.
His top priorities include ensuring peace and security, providing humanitarian aid, and restoring socio-economic services in Mekelle.
The federal government has pledged to support corridor development and beautification projects in Mekelle.
Shishay previously served as head of the Tigray Education Bureau and is a founding leader of the Tigray Convergence Party.
He supported the reformist faction led by Getachew Reda following the Pretoria Peace Agreement.