| Taye Atske Selassie | |
| Native Name Lang: | am |
| Office: | President of Ethiopia |
| Term Start: | 7 October 2024 |
| Predecessor: | Sahle-Work Zewde |
| Primeminister: | Abiy Ahmed |
| Office1: | Minister of Foreign Affairs |
| Term Start1: | 8 February 2024 |
| Term End1: | 7 October 2024 |
| Predecessor1: | Demeke Mekonnen |
| Successor1: | Gedion Timotheos |
| Primeminister1: | Abiy Ahmed |
| Office2: | Foreign Affairs Advisor to the Prime Minister |
| Term Start2: | 18 January 2023 |
| Term End2: | 8 February 2024 |
| Primeminister2: | Abiy Ahmed |
| Birth Date: | 1956 1, df=y |
| Birth Place: | Debarq, Gondar, Ethiopian Empire |
| Alma Mater: | Addis Ababa University Lancaster University |
| Occupation: | Diplomat |
Taye Atske Selassie Amde (born 13 January 1956)[1] is an Ethiopian diplomat and politician who is serving as president of Ethiopia since 7 October 2024.[2] [3] [4] He has worked as ambassador on numerous occasions in the United Nations.[5] Prior to assuming this role, he served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs.
Taye was born in Debarq, Gondar in Begemder Province. He received post graduation in Addis Ababa University and Lancaster University in England in Political Science International Relations, and Strategic Studies.[6]
He has worked as Ethiopia's Permanent representative to the United Nations from 2018.[7] Before his appointment to the UN, Taye served as Consul General of Ethiopia in Los Angeles to strategic roles in Washington, D.C.; Stockholm; and notably as Ethiopia's ambassador to Egypt.[8] On 18 January 2023, Taye has appointed as Foreign Affairs Advisor to the Prime Minister with Ministerial level.[9]
On 8 February 2024, he succeeded Demeke Mekonnen as Minister of Foreign Affairs upon Demeke's resignation on 26 January.
On 7 October 2024, he was suddenly appointed as President of Ethiopia, succeeding Sahle-Work Zewde, whose term ended amid speculation and public debate. Taye’s appointment comes at a critical time for Ethiopia, with significant challenges in international relations and internal conflicts.[10] [11]