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Firew Altaye

1966 – 2004

Ethiopian politician

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About Firew Altaye

Lived 1966 – 2004 (aged 37). Firew Altaye was an Ethiopian.

Early life Firew Altaye was born in Boloso Sore in Wolaita, Ethiopia, and he completed his primary education in Hembecho Saint Michael Missionary School. He also completed his secondary education in Wolaita Sodo comprehensive high school. After completing his secondary education, he attended in Addis Ababa University and got first degree in 1990. He got MA degree from University of Amsterdam in international law and until his death he ruled Wolaita zone.

Political career

Firew Altaye was the chief administrator of Wolayita Zone for a short period of time and designer for the development of the nation. To this end, on February 21, 2011, the then Chief administrator, Dagato Kumbe, laid the foundation stone for a monument in his name in Wolaita Sodo. He fought against ethnic chauvinism which is so called Wogagoda. This event led to widespread protests by all social strata of the Wolaita population in 1998 that eventually resulted in Wolaytta having a zonal status and the recognition of its distinct language in November 2000. Firew and was a developmentalist who put the public interest before his own. Firew Altaye mobilized Wolayita people and built the Wolayita Gutara meeting and entertainment hall.

Firew served as officer of Wolayita Zone Justice Department, Chairman of Damot Weyde Woreda Teachers Association, Chairman of the North Omo Zone Teachers Association and as well vice-chairman of the Ethiopian Teachers Association. He also served as member of the EPRDF and SEPDM Central Committee, a diplomat at the FDRE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Wolayita Zone chief Administrator. The FDRE Minister of Culture and Sport, Shewit Shanka inaugurated his memorial monument in Wolaita Sodo on September 20, 2025.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Addis Ababa University
Also known as
Firew Altaye Gebremedhin

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Firew Altaye?

Ethiopian politician

When was Firew Altaye born?

Firew Altaye was born on 2 August 1966 in Boloso Sore.

When did Firew Altaye die?

Firew Altaye died on 17 March 2004 in Ethiopia, Wolaita Sodo.

What nationality was Firew Altaye?

Firew Altaye was Ethiopian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Firew Altaye

· Wikidata: Q110858975

· DBpedia: Firew Altaye

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