Tadesse Werede Presents One-Year Performance Report as TPLF Opposes Extension of Tigray Interim Administration
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — April 14, 2026 | Horn News Hub
President of the Tigray Interim Administration, Lt. Gen. Tadesse Werede, briefed media on April 6, 2026, outlining his administration’s one-year performance report submitted to the federal government and discussed within the regional cabinet.
“The report presented to the federal government, which was discussed in the Cabinet, is based on the performance of each individual office,” Lt. Gen. Tadesse said during the briefing.
He explained that the report focuses on rebuilding Tigray’s social, economic, and political foundations, and was compiled based on the performance of individual bureaus across the region.
Key Issues Raised in the Report
According to Lt. Gen. Tadesse, the report highlighted several urgent challenges facing Tigray, including:
The return of internally displaced persons (IDPs)
Ensuring the territorial integrity of Tigray
Living conditions of displaced communities
Destruction of schools, health institutions, and public facilities
Budget shortages and lack of medicines
Agricultural recovery and food security challenges
Addressing agricultural challenges, Lt. Gen. Tadesse noted that although 500 tractors were authorized to enter Tigray, only 85 have arrived so far. He said the remaining tractors are currently stuck in Djibouti, citing the lack of necessary support to facilitate their transport into the region.
The president further clarified that his visit to Addis Ababa, including discussions related to the Pretoria Agreement and the extension of the interim administration, was conducted in consultation and agreement with Dr. Debretsion Gebremichael, chairman of the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF).
Federal Government Extends Mandate
Following the presentation of the report, the Office of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced on April 9, 2026, that the tenure of Lt. Gen. Tadesse Werede as President of the Tigray Interim Administration had been extended by one year.
The Office stated that the decision was made in accordance with provisions of the FDRE Constitution and relevant proclamations, citing the need for administrative continuity during the transitional period.
TPLF Opposes Extension
However, the TPLF rejected the extension, saying the decision violates the Pretoria Agreement. In a statement issued after the announcement, the party said the interim administration should be established and governed through bilateral political dialogue between the TPLF and the federal government, as stipulated in the agreement.
The TPLF also noted that the current interim administration was originally formed through negotiations between the two parties after what it described as significant political struggle and obstacles.
Growing Political Tension
The TPLF’s opposition comes despite Lt. Gen. Tadesse’s statement that discussions regarding the extension were conducted in consultation with the party leadership. The differing positions suggest emerging political friction between the interim administration and the TPLF leadership.
Observers warn that such disagreements could complicate governance, delay reconstruction efforts, and undermine implementation of the Pretoria Agreement at a time when Tigray continues to face humanitarian and economic challenges.
The developments signal a widening political divide, raising concerns that internal disagreements may hinder stabilization efforts and slow the region’s recovery process.
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