Ethiopia follows a multi-party democratic political system and the federal government system with legislative authority resting with the government headed by an executive Prime Minister and the elected Parliament, while the President serves as Head of State.
Capital City
Addis Ababa, one of the two chartered cities in the Federation, is the seat of the Federal Government. It is the largest city in the country with an estimated population in millions. It lies on the central highlands.
Addis Ababa, founded in 1887, is a host to the African Union (AU), to the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), and also, it’s a home to numerous Embassies and Consulates, making it a key diplomatic hub of Africa.
The Council of Ministers
According to Article 76 of the Constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, the Council of Ministers is accountable to the Prime Minister. In all its decisions, the Council of Ministers is collectively responsible.
Per Proclamation No. 1097/2018, defining the power and duties of the executive organs of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, federal ministries are established under the Council.
- PresidentH.E. Ambassador Taye Atske-Selassie
- Prime MinisterH.E. Abiy Ahmed Ali (PhD)
- Speaker of the House of People's RepresentativesH.E. Tagese Chafo
- Deputy Prime MinisterH.E. Temesgen Tiruneh
- Ministry of PeaceH.E. Binalf Andualem
- Ministry of National DefenseH.E. Ayisha Mohammed
- Ministry of Foreign AffairsH.E. Gedion Timothewos Hessebon (SJD)
- Ministry of FinanceH.E. Ahmed Shide
- Ministry of JusticeH.E. Hana Arayaslase
- Ministry of AgricultureH.E. Girma Amente (PhD)
- Ministry of IndustryH.E. Melaku Alebel
- Ministry of Innovation and TechnologyH.E. Bellete Molla
- Ministry of TourismH.E. Selamawit Kassa
- Ministry of Transport and LogisticsH.E. Dr. Alemu Sime
- Ministry of Urban and Infrastructure DevelopmentH.E. Chaltu Sani
- Ministry of Trade and Regional IntegrationH.E. Kassahun Gofe (PhD)
- Ministry of Water and EnergyH.E. Dr. Eng. Habtamu Itefa
- Ministry of MineH.E. Engineer Habtamu Tegegne
- Ministry of EducationH.E. Birhanu Nega (PhD)
- Ministry of HealthH.E. Dr. Mekdes Daba
- Ministry of Women and Social AffairsH.E. Ergogie Tesfaye (PhD)
- Ministry of Labor SkillH.E. Muferiat Kamil
- Ministry of Culture and SportH.E. Shewit Shanka
- Ministry of RevenuesH.E. Aynalem Nigusie
- Ministry of Plan and DevelopmentH.E. Fitsum Assefa (PhD)
- Ministry of Irrigation and LowlandsH.E. Abraham Belay (PhD)
Regional State Governments with Capitals and Two City Administrations
Afar Regional State
Capital: Semera
Amhara Regional State
Capital: Bahr-Dar
Benishangul Gumuz
Capital: Asossa
Gambella Regional State
Capital: Gambella
Harari Regional State
Capital: Harari
Oromia Regional State
Capital: Finfinnee (Addis Ababa)
Somali Regional State
Capital: Jijiga
SNNP Regional State
Capital: Hawassa
Tigray Regional State
Capital: Mekelle
Sidama Regional State
Capital: Hawassa
Addis Ababa City Administration
Capital: Addis Ababa
Dire-Dawa City Administration
Capital: Dire-Dawa