Leaders of Modern Ethiopia
Key leaders who shaped modern Ethiopian history.
Historical & Modern Leaders
Emperor Menelik II
1889-1913
Modernization and victory at Battle of Adwa
Emperor Haile Selassie I
1930-1974
Founded Organization of African Unity
Mengistu Haile Mariam
1977-1991
Derg military regime leader
Meles Zenawi
1991-2012
Economic development and federalism
Hailemariam Desalegn
2012-2018
Political transition
Abiy Ahmed
2018-Present
Nobel Peace Prize 2019