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Ethiopia: Taye Atske-Selassie Sworn in as President
Above: Ethiopia's then-Foreign Minister Taye Atske Selassie speaks at a press briefing in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on Aug. 30, 2024. Image copyright: Michael Tewelde/Contributor/Xinhua News Agency via Getty Images
The Spin
Narrative A
Facing complex issues at home and abroad, the authoritarian Abiy regime effectively forced Sahle-Work to resign the presidency so Taye could emerge as the new head of state in an attempt to stabilize Ethiopia. Though unlikely, this change may lead to a new era in which the federal government meets the people's aspirations.
Narrative B
Given the groundbreaking impact of her appointment as Ethiopia's first female president six years ago, it's natural that Sahle-Work's resignation is a shock to those who don't closely follow local politics. However, the fact is that she disappointingly saw widespread gender violence in Tigray and deadly conflicts across the country in silence.