Haile Selassie was born 44 years ago at Harar and in 1930 succeeded his cousin Menelik’s daughter, Empress Zauditu, on the Throne. The legend that Ethiopia’s Imperial Family is descended from ...
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).