BBC5 年
Haile Selassie: Why the African Union put up a statue
The likeness of Haile Selassie is being given pride of place outside the $200m (£154m) building in recognition for his role in establishing its predecessor, the Organization of African Unity (OAU).
CBC.ca4 年
Finding Sally
Together, they fought to overthrow Emperor Haile Selassie. In power since 1930, Selassie was Ethiopia’s Head of State and a close acquaintance of Sally’s father. In September of 1974 ...
CBC.ca4 年
Ethiopia’s unforgettable famines: Here’s why they really happen
In the 20th century, famine took place in areas where populations openly resisted the regime of the country’s last emperor, Haile Selassie ... featured in the documentary Finding Sally ...
standardmedia.co.ke2 年
This is why Jomo Kenyatta named an avenue after Haile Selassie
A biography, the founding father kept the red, green and gold Ethiopian flag in his room at 75 Castle Road in 1931 England -a year after Haile Selassie was crowned Emperor having resisted ...
BBC4 年
Haile Selassie: Statue of former Ethiopian leader destroyed in London park
A statue of former Ethiopian leader Haile Selassie has been destroyed in a park in Wimbledon, south-west London. Police are investigating the incident, which took place in Cannizaro Park on ...