In this Ethiopian name, the name Mekonnen Hassen is a patronymic, and the person should be referred by the given name, Demeke.
Demeke Mekonnen
ደመቀ መኮንን
Demeke in 2020
Deputy Prime Minister of Ethiopia
In office 21 September 2012 – 26 January 2024
Serving with Debretsion Gebremichael (2012–2016) and Aster Mamo (2012–16)
Prime Minister
Hailemariam Desalegn Abiy Ahmed
Preceded by
Hailemariam Desalegn
Succeeded by
Temesgen Tiruneh
Minister of Foreign Affairs
In office 4 November 2020 – 1 February 2024
Prime Minister
Abiy Ahmed
Preceded by
Gedu Andargachew
Succeeded by
Taye Atskeselassie
In office 8 March 2019 – 18 April 2019[citation needed]
Prime Minister
Abiy Ahmed
Preceded by
Workneh Gebeyehu
Succeeded by
Gedu Andargachew
Chairman of the Amhara Democratic Party
In office 8 September 2010 – 1 December 2019
Deputy
Gedu Andargachew
Preceded by
Addisu Legesse
Succeeded by
post abolished
Minister of Education
In office 30 October 2008 – 4 July 2013
Prime Minister
Meles Zenawi Hailemariam Desalegn
Succeeded by
Shiferaw Shigute
Personal details
Born
(1963-09-27) 27 September 1963 (age 60) Gojjam, Ethiopian Empire
Political party
Prosperity Party
Other political affiliations
Ethiopian People's Revolutionary Democratic Front Amhara Democratic Party
Spouse
Alemitu Kassaye
Alma mater
Bradford University Addis Ababa University
Demeke Mekonnen Hassen (Amharic: ደመቀ መኮንን ሐሰን; born 27 September 1963) is an Ethiopian politician, former deputy prime minister of Ethiopia, former Minister of Foreign Affairs,[1] and former vice-president of the Prosperity Party. He previously served as chairman of the Amhara Democratic Party (ADP) and deputy chair of the Ethiopian People's Revolutionary Democratic Front (EPRDF) until the dissolution of the two in December 2019.
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DemekeMekonnen Hassen (Amharic: ደመቀ መኮንን ሐሰን; born 27 September 1963) is an Ethiopian politician, former deputy prime minister of Ethiopia, former Minister...
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(EPRDF) that ruled Ethiopia at the time. In 2012, the party chairman was DemekeMekonnen, who replaced Addisu Legesse in 2010. In November 2019, prime minister...
appointed Temesgen as a deputy Prime Minister of Ethiopia, replacing DemekeMekonnen who announced his intention for resignation on 26 January. "PM Abiy...
attempted to push back Fano from these cities. Deputy Prime Minister DemekeMekonnen stated in a rare occasion that security problems in different areas...
members. The contest for the leadership was among Abiy Ahmed of ODP, DemekeMekonnen, the Deputy Prime Minister and ADP leader, Shiferaw Shigute as Chairman...
Democratic Front In office 16 September 2012 – 15 February 2018 Deputy DemekeMekonnen Preceded by Meles Zenawi Succeeded by Abiy Ahmed 11th Chairperson of...
ambassador to Egypt. On 8 February 2024, he succeeded DemekeMekonnen as Minister of Foreign Affairs upon Demeke's resignation on 26 January. Editor, Embassy Content...
Congress appointed him as Deputy Chairperson of the party, along with DemekeMekonnen. Upon his selection Farah pledged "I want to serve diligently and ethically;...
origin. Lake Ayalew became Minister of Revenue. In November 2020, DemekeMekonnen replaced Gedu Andargachew as Foreign Minister. Filsan Abdi resigned...
Prime Minister (List) Abiy Ahmed Deputies Debretsion Gebremichael DemekeMekonnen Muktar Kedir Council of Ministers Legislature House of Federation House...
Prime Minister (List) Abiy Ahmed Deputies Debretsion Gebremichael DemekeMekonnen Muktar Kedir Council of Ministers Legislature House of Federation House...
Prime Minister (List) Abiy Ahmed Deputies Debretsion Gebremichael DemekeMekonnen Muktar Kedir Council of Ministers Legislature House of Federation House...
Prime Minister (List) Abiy Ahmed Deputies Debretsion Gebremichael DemekeMekonnen Muktar Kedir Council of Ministers Legislature House of Federation House...
Prime Minister (List) Abiy Ahmed Deputies Debretsion Gebremichael DemekeMekonnen Muktar Kedir Council of Ministers Legislature House of Federation House...
Prime Minister (List) Abiy Ahmed Deputies Debretsion Gebremichael DemekeMekonnen Muktar Kedir Council of Ministers Legislature House of Federation House...
Prime Minister (List) Abiy Ahmed Deputies Debretsion Gebremichael DemekeMekonnen Muktar Kedir Council of Ministers Legislature House of Federation House...
Prime Minister (List) Abiy Ahmed Deputies Debretsion Gebremichael DemekeMekonnen Muktar Kedir Council of Ministers Legislature House of Federation House...
Prime Minister (List) Abiy Ahmed Deputies Debretsion Gebremichael DemekeMekonnen Muktar Kedir Council of Ministers Legislature House of Federation House...
Prime Minister (List) Abiy Ahmed Deputies Debretsion Gebremichael DemekeMekonnen Muktar Kedir Council of Ministers Legislature House of Federation House...
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Prime Minister (List) Abiy Ahmed Deputies Debretsion Gebremichael DemekeMekonnen Muktar Kedir Council of Ministers Legislature House of Federation House...
Prime Minister (List) Abiy Ahmed Deputies Debretsion Gebremichael DemekeMekonnen Muktar Kedir Council of Ministers Legislature House of Federation House...
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