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Gedion Timotheos
Ethiopian politician From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Gedion Timotheos (Amharic: ጌድዮን ቲሞጢዎስ; 1 January 1978) is an Ethiopian politician who is serving as Minister of Foreign Affairs since 18 October 2024 and Attorney General from 2 November 2021. He has served as Minister of Justice from 6 October 2021 until Hanna Arayaselassie succeeding his position in 2024,[1] Timotheos previously was the Ethiopian Attorney General before the position again was renamed to the Minister of Justice.[2][3]
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Life
Born on January 1, 1978, in Addis Ababa, Gedion’s passion for law was evident from an early age. He pursued an LL.B. from Addis Ababa University. Furthering his studies at the prestigious Central European University, Gedion earned advanced degrees, including an LL.M. and an S.J.D. in Comparative Constitutional Law.[4]
Gedion Timotheos successively held the positions of State Attorney of Ethiopia and then the Attorney General.[5] As of 2 November 2021[update], he held the position of Minister of Justice. 18 October 2024, the Office of Prime Minister appointed Timotheos as Minister of Foreign Affairs, succeeding Taye Atskeselassie. This appointment was made alongside the appointment of Hanna Arayaselassie, the wife of Gedion Timotheos, as the Minister of Justice.[6][7]
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Personal life
Gedion Timotheos is married to Hanna Arayaselassie who is Ethiopia's Minister of Justice and former Chief Commissioner of the Ethiopian Investment Commission (EIC).[1]
References
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