PM Abiy names seven officials to federal government and democratic-system roles

Addis Ababa, October 13, 2026 (FMC) — Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has appointed seven officials to leadership positions across the Ministries of Urban and Infrastructure and Revenues, government coordination offices, and the coordination structure for democratic system building.

Berhanu Zewde has been appointed State Minister at the Ministry of Urban and Infrastructure, while Tamrat Beyene has been appointed State Minister at the Ministry of Revenues.

Berhanu Feyisa and Konjit Debela have been appointed Assistant Government Whips.

Mohammed Endris has been appointed Deputy Coordinator of the Coordination Office for Democratic System Building, with the rank of State Minister. Fedila Ababiya has been appointed Digital Media Coordinator at the same office, also with the rank of State Minister.

Tesfaye Yigezu has been appointed Deputy Coordinator of the Coordination Office for Democratic System Building, with the rank of State Minister.

The appointments come as the Medemer Government continues to shape its leadership structure following the inauguration of the Seventh Parliamentary Term on October 5 and the approval of the new Council of Ministers on October 8. The latest decisions extend the formation process across ministerial portfolios and government coordination structures.