The first President of Ethiopia was Mengistu Haile Mariam, who served from 1974 to 1991. Background and History: Mengistu Haile Mariam was born on May 21, 1937, in Wolaita, Ethiopia. He joined the Ethiopian Army at a young age and rose through the ranks quickly. In 1974, he became the leader of a military coup that overthrew Emperor Haile Selassie and established a military government. Ethnicity:...
Ethiopia’s Presidential Genesis: The First to Lead
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