Ethiopian family seeks medal’s return 87 years after grandfather’s execution
A frenzied international campaign is underway to recover the decorative medal, a quest led by the heirs of Ethiopian commander Ras Desta.
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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).
Ethiopia opens first stock market since Emperor Haile Selassie
Prime minister pursues liberal reforms to revive ‘broke’ east African country after two-year civil war and default ...
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‘For Ethiopia’s heritage’: War hero’s family fights to reclaim stolen medal
Medal Italian colonial soldiers stole from Prince Damtew resurfaces at auction 87 years after the war hero was executed.
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How an Ethiopian emperor ended up living in Bath
Haile Selassie is reported to be the 225th descendant of King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba, also known as Queen Makeda It has been 50 years since an emperor, described by many as the "Father of ...
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Many Native and Palestinian Jews Appointed to High Posts by Haile Selassie
Emperor Haile Selassie of Ethiopia has placed a large number of native Jews – Falashas – in important administrative posts as part of a large scale program to rebuild the internal ...
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Hawkers will not be allowed in Nairobi CBD – Sakaja
The Nairobi City County Government has announced that going forward, hawkers will not be allowed to operate in the Central ...