President of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia | |
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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.