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Ambachew Mekonnen

Ethiopian politician

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Ambachew Mekonnen was an Ethiopian politician and economist who served as the president of the Amhara Region of Ethiopia from March 2019 until his assassination in a coup attempt on June 22, 2019.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Begemder wd
Died
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Place of death
Bahir Dar wd
Citizenship
Ethiopia wd
Occupation
politician, minister wd
Political party
Amhara Democratic Party wd
Education
Ethiopian Civil Service University, Korea Development Institute, University of Kent wd

Positions held wd

  • president (8 March 2019 – 22 June 2019)
  • industry minister (19 April 2018 – 22 October 2018)

Questions

When was Ambachew Mekonnen born?
Ambachew Mekonnen was born on 1971 in Begemder.
What positions has Ambachew Mekonnen held?
Positions held by Ambachew Mekonnen include: president (2019–2019); industry minister (2018–2018).
Where did Ambachew Mekonnen study?
Ambachew Mekonnen was educated at Ethiopian Civil Service University, Korea Development Institute, University of Kent.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Ambachew Mekonnen · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q64809476 · CC0 1.0

Last updated · facts checked 8 November 2026

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"Ambachew Mekonnen". DigiNepal. Last updated 6 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/ambachew-mekonnen. Retrieved 8 November 2026.

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