Ahmed al-Rahawi Politician Biography, Family

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Profession	Politician
Nationality	Yemeni
Birthplace	Khanfir, Fadhli Sultanate, Yemen
Date of Death	28/08/2025

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Full Name	Ahmed Ghaleb Nasser al-Rahawi al-Yafei
Famous for	Being the Prime Minister of the Houthi-led government in Yemen from 10 August 2024 until his death

Eye Color	Light Brown
Hair Color	Salt and Pepper (partial bald)

Religion	Islam
Caste	Shafi'i Sunni Muslim

Father	Ghaleb Nasser al-Rahawi (deceased) (Politician)

Political Party	General People's Congress (Pro-Houthi faction)
Political Journey	Began political career in the 2000s, serving as Director General and Local Council Chairman in Khanfar District. Held various high-level positions including Deputy Governor of Al Mahwit and Abyan Governorates from 2000 to 2015. Joined the Houthis in 2014, marking his entry into the long civil war in Yemen. Became the governor of Abyan Governorate in 2019 and a member of the Houthi-led Supreme Political Council. Appointed Prime Minister on 10 August 2024 during a government reorganization.

Political Party

General People's Congress (Pro-Houthi faction)

Political Journey

Began political career in the 2000s, serving as Director General and Local Council Chairman in Khanfar District.
Held various high-level positions including Deputy Governor of Al Mahwit and Abyan Governorates from 2000 to 2015.
Joined the Houthis in 2014, marking his entry into the long civil war in Yemen.
Became the governor of Abyan Governorate in 2019 and a member of the Houthi-led Supreme Political Council.
Appointed Prime Minister on 10 August 2024 during a government reorganization.

1. Ahmed al-Rahawi was a member of the Al-Rahawi tribe and was born in Khanfar, Abyan Governorate, Yemen.
2. His father was a politician assassinated in the 1970s.
3. Faced multiple assassination attempts and lost his home to Al-Qaeda in 2015.
4. Had limited independent power despite being appointed Prime Minister.
5. Al-Rahawi's administration was not part of the military and strategic leadership of the Houthis.