Sahle-Work Zewde Biography, Education, Career, Controversies, And Net Worth

Sahle-Work Zewde, born on February 21, 1950, in Addis Ababa, is an esteemed Ethiopian politician and diplomat who has held the position of President of Ethiopia since 2018. She is notably the first woman to occupy this role. Her election as President was unanimous among members of the Federal Parliamentary Assembly on October 25, 2018. Forbes magazine recognized her influence by listing her as the 96th most powerful woman globally, making her the highest-ranking African woman on the list.

Sahle-Work Zewde Profile

Name	President Sahle-Work Zewde
Real Name	Sahle-Work Zewde
Date of Birth	21 February 1950
Age	74 years
Nationality	Ethiopian
Occupation	Politician and Diplomat
Religion	Christianity
Marital Status	Married
Net Worth	$5 Million
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Educational Background

Sahle-Work was born into a family of Amhara and Gurage heritage. She is the eldest of four children. Her early education took place at Lycée Guebre-Mariam in Addis Ababa. She pursued higher education in natural science at the University of Montpellier in France. Sahle-Work is proficient in Amharic, French, and English.

Career

Sahle-Work’s diplomatic journey began as she became the second woman to be appointed an ambassador in Ethiopian history. She served as an ambassador during both the People’s Democratic Republic of Ethiopia era and the Transitional Government of Ethiopia period. From 1989 to 1993, she was the Ethiopian Ambassador to Senegal, also accredited to Mali, Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau, Gambia, and Guinea. Subsequently, she was appointed Ambassador to Djibouti and Permanent Representative to the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) from 1993 to 2002. Her role then expanded to include being Ambassador to France and Permanent Representative to UNESCO, as well as being accredited to Tunisia and Morocco from 2002 to 2006.

Sahle-Work’s tenure with the United Nations was marked by significant leadership roles. She served as the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Integrated Peace-building Office in the Central African Republic until 2011. She then became the Director-General of the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON). In 2018, she was appointed as the UN Special Representative to the African Union and Head of the United Nations Office to the African Union.

In a bid to promote gender equality, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed nominated Sahle-Work as President following the sudden resignation of President Mulatu Teshome in October 2018. Her appointment was approved unanimously by the Federal Parliamentary Assembly. Although her role is largely ceremonial, Sahle-Work’s election marked her as Ethiopia’s first female head of state since Empress Zewditu. During her presidency, she has actively addressed various national issues, including the pardoning of prisoners to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and advocating for peaceful resolutions to conflicts like the Tigray War.

Controversies

Sahle-Work’s presidency has not been without controversy. Her support for the Ethiopian government’s measures against the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) while advocating for unconditional negotiations has drawn mixed reactions. Additionally, her decisions to pardon prisoners during the COVID-19 pandemic sparked debate on the implications for public safety and justice.

Sahle-Work Zewde Social Media Handle

https://www.instagram.com/sahlework.zewde/?hl=en

Personal Life

Sahle-Work Zewde is known for her dedication to public service and her advocacy for gender equality and peace. Her multilingual abilities and extensive diplomatic experience have made her a respected figure both in Ethiopia and internationally. She continues to reside in Addis Ababa.

Sahle-Work Zewde Net Worth

Sahle-Work Zewde is estimated to be worth around $5 Million.