Abraham Belay
Abraham Belay is an Ethiopian politician serving as the current the Minister of Defense. He previously served as the Minister of Innovation and Technology,[2][4] [5] and the President of the Tigray Region Prosperity Party.[1]
Abraham Belay | |
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President of the Tigray Region | |
Incumbent (contested) | |
Assumed office Disputed with Debretsion Gebremichael 6 May 2021 | |
Appointed by | Abiy Ahmed |
Preceded by | Mulu Nega (Transitional Government of Tigray) Debretsion Gebremichael (Tigray People's Liberation Front) |
President of the Tigray Prosperity Party[1] | |
Assumed office Before 5 May 2021 | |
Minister of Defense | |
Assumed office 6 October 2021 | |
Appointed by | Abiy Ahmed |
Prime Minister | Abiy Ahmed |
Preceded by | Kenea Yadeta |
Minister of Innovation and Technology | |
Assumed office February 2020 | |
Prime Minister | Abiy Ahmed |
Preceded by | Getahun Mekuria |
Personal details | |
Nationality | Ethiopian |
Political party | Prosperity Party[2] |
Other political affiliations | Tigray People's Liberation Front[3] |
Residence(s) | Ethiopia |
Education | Addis Ababa University |
He serves as a board member of the Ethiopian Roads Authority and the Commercial Bank of Ethiopia. Previously, he also served as board chairman of the Ethiopian Communication Authority, Ethiopian Electric Power, the Metals and Engineering Corporation, the Ethiopian News Agency, and Ambo University.[4]
References
- "Abraham Replaces Mulu as Head of Tigray Interim Administration". Ethiopian Monitor. 5 May 2021. Retrieved 9 November 2021.
- "Ethiopia replaces head of war-hit Tigray region". AlArabiyah News. 5 May 2021. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
- "The untold story of the pastors".
- "Abraham Belay Appointed as Chief Executive of Tigray Regional State". msn. Retrieved November 6, 2021.
- "Ethiopian PM Abiy's new cabinet". Opera News. Retrieved November 6, 2021.
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