Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Announces Key Cabinet Appointments

The Prime Minister’s Office has announced significant changes in Ethiopia’s cabinet, appointing Dr. Gedion Timotheos as the new Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hanna Arayaselassie as the Minister of Justice, and Selamawit Kassa as the Minister of Tourism.

Dr. Gedion Timotheos: Minister of Foreign Affairs

Dr. Gedion Timotheos has been named the Minister of Foreign Affairs, taking over from Taye Atsekeselassie, who was appointed as President. Dr. Gedion has served as Ethiopia’s Attorney General since November 2, 2021, and previously held the role of Minister of Justice. Before that, he was also the Ethiopian Attorney General prior to the position’s rebranding. With his legal background and experience in governance, Dr. Gedion now steps into the foreign affairs role at a time when Ethiopia is managing complex diplomatic engagements both regionally and globally.

Hanna Arayaselassie: Minister of Justice

Hanna Arayaselassie has been appointed as the Minister of Justice, a position she assumes following her tenure as the head of the Ethiopian Investment Commission (EIC). During her time at EIC, she focused on driving investments into Ethiopia, leveraging her experience from previous roles as a senior policy researcher at the Prime Minister’s Office, Deputy Commissioner of the EIC, and a lecturer at Addis Ababa University School of Law. Hanna also led Ethiopost from 2020, where she implemented significant reforms and improvements in service delivery, culminating in the institution receiving the Postal Excellence Award for the Africa Region in 2023.

Selamawit Kassa: Minister of Tourism

Selamawit Kassa has been appointed as the new Minister of Tourism. Before this role, she served as the State Minister for the Government Communication Service, where she played a key part in the government’s communication strategies. Her new role in tourism comes at a critical time for Ethiopia’s tourism sector, as it seeks to enhance its appeal both regionally and internationally.

These appointments mark a reshuffling of Ethiopia’s leadership, with a focus on foreign relations, justice, and tourism, as the country continues to address ongoing challenges and opportunities in these areas.