Hailemariam Desalegn

ModernPoliticianEthiopia1965 — ?

Ethiopian PM from the south, engineer.

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Quick Facts

Born

1965

Country

Ethiopia

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)50

Political (20%)32

Influence (20%)49

Legacy (20%)38

Leadership (15%)52

Strategy (15%)44

Total Score43.8

Hailemariam Desalegn — Complete Timeline

2010 AD

Appointed Deputy Prime Minister of EthiopiaPolitical Action◆ Major

Hailemariam Desalegn was appointed Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs under Prime Minister Meles Zenawi. As a southerner and engineer, his appointment signaled the Ethiopian People's Revolutionary Democratic Front's effort to broaden regional representation.

Ethiopian PoliticsAppointmentEPRDF

Impact: nationalconstructive

2012 AD

Became Prime Minister of Ethiopia after Meles Zenawi's deathPolitical Action◆ Major

Following the death of long-serving Prime Minister Meles Zenawi, Hailemariam Desalegn succeeded him as Prime Minister. He became the first Ethiopian leader from the southern region, but faced challenges in consolidating power within the EPRDF coalition.

SuccessionPrime MinisterEthiopia

Impact: national

2018 AD

Resigned as Prime Minister amid political crisisPolitical Action◆ Major

Hailemariam resigned as Prime Minister in February 2018 after widespread anti-government protests and a state of emergency. His resignation was seen as an attempt to pave the way for political reforms, leading to the appointment of Abiy Ahmed as his successor.

ResignationPolitical CrisisProtests

Impact: nationaltragic