Education
Educated, Holeta Military Academy.
Educated, Holeta Military Academy.
Commissioned officer, Ethiopian Army
advanced through grades to major, Ethiopian Army. Member Armed Forces Coordinating Committee (Derg), since 1974. Took leading part in overthrow of Emperor Haile Sellassie, 1974.
Head Derg Executive Committee, 1974. 1st vice chairman Provisional Military Administrative Council, 1974-1977, chairman, 1977-1992. Chairman Council of Ministers, 1976-1992.
President Peoples Dem.Republic of Ethiopia, 1987-1992. Chairman National Committee for Center Planning. Now in exile, Zimbabwe.
Secretary general Workers' Party Ethiopia, since 1984. M C.
M. Ubanchi Bishaw; 5 children.