Yilkal Kefale Asres (Amharic: ይልቃል ክፍያለ) is an Ethiopian politician who had served as the governor of the Amhara Region from 2021 to 2023.
[1] He had previously served as head of Education Bureau of Amhara Regional State.
[2][3] Yilkal Kefale was born and raised in South Achafer, West Gojjam Zone.
[4] On 25 August 2023, Yilkal was resigned amidst the conflict in the Amhara Region, citing social, health and family issues.
He was replaced by Arega Kebede who led official militia operated by the regional government.