President of Ethiopia

President of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
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Incumbent Sahle-Work Zewde since 25 October 2018
Residence	National Palace, Addis Ababa
Term length	Six years, renewable once
Inaugural holder	Mengistu Haile Mariam
Formation	10 September 1987

The President of Ethiopia, officially the President of the Federal Republic of Ethiopia is the head of state of Ethiopia. The position is largely a ceremonial one. The executive power is exercised by the Prime Minister of Ethiopia. The current president is Sahle-Work Zewde, who took office on 25 October 2018.

Presidents are elected by the House of Peoples' Representatives for six years, with a two-term limit.