Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2014 13:43:49 +0100
<http://www.tesfanews.net/eritrea-appoints-new-chief-of-staff/> Eritrea
Appoints New Chief of Staff
Posted on 19 March 2014.
By TesfaNews,
President Isayas Afwerki today named Major General Philipos Woldeyohannes as
the country's new Chief of staff.
The appointment followed after the late Chief of Staff of the Eritrean
Defense Forces, Major General Gerezgheri "Wuchu" passed away two weeks ago.
General Philipos is one of the most prominent and decorated commanders with
in the Eritrean armed forces ever since the liberation struggle.
The President also appointed Mr. Woldemichael Abraha to serve as the next
Minister of Local Governments.
Prior to his new assignment, Mr. Woldemikael was serving as Minister of
Transport and Communications.
It is to be recalled that the late Mr. Woldemichael Gebremariam, Minister of
Local Government, passed away in Keren during his return from a working
visit in Gash-Barka on the 4th of August 2013.
Since his sudden death, the ministry was run by the General Managing
Director, Ambassador Mahmoud Ali Hurui.
Although Eritrea has no post of Vice President, according to government
structures, Minister of Local Government acts as the head of State while the
President is away.
The appointment and duties of both the Chief of Staff and Minister of Local
Government will take effect immediately.
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/> Major General Philipos, EDF Chief of Staff
Major General Philipos, EDF Chief of Staff
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