Federal Caretaker Administration Established for Tigray Region

The federal government has established a caretaker administration to govern the Tigray region for the next six months. Several key executives have been appointed to lead this transitional body. Ato Assefa Abraha Hagos has been named the Chief Executive for Administration and Public Service, while Dr. Tewodros Aregay Weldeselassie will lead the Economic and Reconstruction sector. Brigadier General Gebre Egziabher Beyene Hailu has been appointed as the Chief Executive for Security and Peace, and Ato Redae Halefom Weldeselassie will oversee Political and Public Organization. Additionally, Dr. Shishay Amare has been appointed as the Mayor of Mekelle. This official announcement was released on October 16, 2026 (Tikimt 6, 2019 E.C.).