Yilkal Kefale Asres (Amharic: ይልቃል ክፍያለ) is an Ethiopian politician who had served as the governor of the Amhara Region from 2021 to 2023. He was elected as president on 30 September 2021 by State Council of Amhara proposed by the ruling party Prosperity Party.[1] He had previously served as head of Education Bureau of Amhara Regional State.[2][3]
Yilkal Kefale | |
|---|---|
| ይልቃል ክፍያለ | |
| Chief Administrator of Amhara Region | |
| In office 30 September 2021 – 25 August 2023 | |
| Prime Minister | Abiy Ahmed |
| Preceded by | Temesgen Tiruneh |
| Succeeded by | Arega Kebede |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Achefer, Ethiopia |
| Political party | Prosperity Party |
| Other political affiliations | Amhara Democratic Party |
| Alma mater | Addis Ababa University |
Life and political career
editYilkal Kefale was born and raised in South Achafer, West Gojjam Zone. He won a seat of South Achafer constituency on behalf of Prosperity Party.[4] On 25 August 2023, Yilkal was resigned amidst the conflict in the Amhara Region, citing social, health and family issues. He was replaced by Arega Kebede who led official militia operated by the regional government.[5][6]
References
edit- ^ "State Council of Amhara Elects Dr. Yilkal Kefale to Lead Region – Ethiopian Monitor". 2021-09-30. Retrieved 2023-08-08.
- ^ "Amhara State Council Names Dr. Yilkal Kefale President". August 8, 2023.
- ^ "Amhara State Council Elects Yilkal Kefale President". Welcome to Fana Broadcasting Corporate S.C. 2021-09-30. Retrieved 2023-08-08.
- ^ "Mekdes Tsegaye introduced her new husband". ADDIS GO. 2021-10-01. Retrieved 2023-08-08.
- ^ Staff Reporter (2023-08-25). "Breaking_News: Amhara Region President Yilkal Kefale Resigns, Cites Social, Family, Health Concerns | The Reporter | Latest Ethiopian News Today". www.thereporterethiopia.com. Retrieved 2023-08-26.
- ^ "Leader of Ethiopia's Amhara region resigns". Reuters. 2023-08-25. Retrieved 2023-08-26.
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