Deputy Prime Minister of Ethiopia
| Deputy Prime Minister of Ethiopia | |
|---|---|
| የኢትዮጵያ ምክትል ጠቅላይ ሚኒስቴር | |
since 8 February 2024 | |
| Type | Deputy Head of Government |
| Member of | Council of Ministers |
| Appointer | Prime Minister of Ethiopia |
| Term length | 5 years |
| Formation | 1995 |
| First holder | Tamrat Layne |
| Website | https://www.pmo.gov.et/dep_pm/ |
The deputy prime minister of Ethiopia is the deputy of the prime minister of Ethiopia.
Article 76 of the constitution states that "the Council of Ministers comprises the prime minister, the deputy prime minister, ministers, and other members as may be determined by law. Article 75 of the constitution states that the deputy prime minister is responsible to the prime minister. The deputy prime minister carries out responsibilities which shall be specifically entrusted by the prime minister. The deputy prime minister also act- on behalf of the prime minister in his absence."[1][2]
Deputy prime ministers during the kingdom
- Aklilu Habte-Wold, 1957-1961[3]
- Zewde Gebre-Sellassie, 1974[4]
Deputy prime ministers during Socialist Ethiopia
Concurrent holders for the office.
- Hailu Yimenu, 1987[5]-1991
- Alemu Abebe, 1987[5]-1991
- Tesfaye Dinka, 1987[5]-1991
- Tefera Wonde, 1987[5]-1991
- Addis Tedla, 1988-1990
- Ashagre Yigletu, 1990-1991
- Wollie Chekol, 1990-1991
Deputy prime ministers since 1995
Concurrent holders for the office.
- Tamrat Layne, August 1995 – October 1996[3][6]
- Tefera Waluwa, 1996-2000[3][7]
- Kassu Ilala, ?-1996-2010[8][9]
- Addisu Legesse, ?-2002-2010[9]
- Hailemariam Desalegn, 2010-2012[3][10]
- Demeke Mekonnen, 2012[3]-2024
- Debretsion Gebremichael, 2012-2016[11]
- Muktar Kedir, 2012-2014[11]
- Aster Mamo, 2014-2016
- Temesgen Tiruneh, 2024-Incumbent
- Adem Farah, 2024-Incumbent[12]
References
- ^ "Africa: Ethiopia's Deputy PM Stresses Need for Africa to Engage Globally On Its Own Terms". Ethiopian News Agency. 2024-10-16. Retrieved 2025-08-13.
- ^ "TRT Global - Ethiopia spy chief Temesgen approved as new deputy PM". trt.global. Retrieved 2025-08-13.
- ^ a b c d e Shinn, David H.; Ofcansky, Thomas P. (2013). Historical dictionary of Ethiopia (2nd ed.). Lanham (Md.): Scarecrow Press. ISBN 978-0-8108-7194-6.
- ^ Prouty, Chris; Rosenfeld, Eugene (1994). Historical dictionary of Ethiopia and Eritrea (2. ed.). Metuchen, NJ London: Scarecrow Press. ISBN 9780810826632.
- ^ a b c d Haile-Selassie, Teferra (19 December 2013). "Ethiopian Revolution 1974-1991: From a Monarchical Autocracy to a Military Oligarchy". Routledge.
- ^ "ETHIOPIA • THE BOOTING OF TAMRAT LAYNE - 09/11/1996 - The Indian Ocean Newsletter". Africa Intelligence. 9 November 1996.
- ^ "ETHIOPIA • TEFERA WALEWA - 09/11/1996 - The Indian Ocean Newsletter". Africa Intelligence. 9 November 1996.
- ^ "Office of the Deputy Prime Minister - Ethiopia". www.afdevinfo.com.
- ^ a b Whitaker, Joseph (2002). "An Almanack for the Year of Our Lord ..." Whitaker's Almanack.
- ^ "Ethiopia – Who's Who in the New Cabinet?". Horn Affairs. 11 October 2010.
- ^ a b "Multiple Dep PMs | Constitutionality Debate Lost Transparency Thread". Horn Affairs. 8 February 2013.
- ^ "Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed appoints Somali Politician as deputy Ethiopia Prime Minister". Hiiraan Online.