Tigray, Apr. 9 (AGCNewsNet) – Lt. Gen. Tadesse Werede has been named the new interim president of the Tigray region, replacing Getachew Reda. His appointment comes after Reda’s departure following a political dispute within the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF).

Werede, who previously served as the deputy president of Tigray’s interim administration and head of the cabinet secretariat for peace and security, is tasked with overseeing critical responsibilities. These include the return of internally displaced persons (IDPs) to their homes and the disarmament and reintegration of former combatants, in accordance with the Pretoria Agreement.

The swearing-in ceremony, attended by dignitaries including the newly elected Chairperson of the African Union (AU), Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, marks a significant moment in the region's recovery following the devastating civil war that ended in 2022 with a peace agreement.

Concerns had been raised regarding the political split within the TPLF, which led to increasing tensions and calls for the removal of key figures, including Reda. In March, armed forces loyal to the party seized control of key towns, including the region’s second-largest city, Adigrat, escalating tensions and prompting Reda to flee to Addis Ababa.

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