BERLIN (Halbeeg News) – Former Ethiopian President has died following an illness in Germany.
According to an article published by Addis Standard, Dr. Negasso Gidada who had served the East Africa nation has lost the battle with the unnamed disease.
Gidada was reportedly undergoing treatment when he died.
In 1993, the seasoned politician became the first Head of State of Ethiopia and had signed on the proclamation that adopted the final copy of the constitution, which remained intact.
Dr. Negaso also served as Chairman of the Constitutional Assembly, which adopted the current constitution.
He studied History at the Haile Sellasie 1st University (now the Addis Abeba University) from 1966 to 1971.
From ‘71 to ‘74 he served as school director and history teacher in Aira, in Western Wallaga.
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