Germame Neway

Germame Neway (Ge'ez: ገርማሜ ንዋይ; 14 August 1924 – 24 December 1960) was an Ethiopian politician known for his role in 1960 Ethiopian coup d'état attempt. He was leader of the Wolayita province, and the Somali province. Germame was a member of the aristocracy of Shewa. He died by suicide on 24 December 1960.


Germame Neway
ገርማሜ ንዋይ
Born(1924-08-14)14 August 1924
Died24 December 1960(1960-12-24) (aged 36)
Mojo, Shewa Province, Ethiopian Empire
Cause of deathSuicide by firearm
NationalityEthiopian
Years active1958–1960
Known for1960 Ethiopian coup d'etat perpetrator
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