Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie returns to his capital Addis Ababa

Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie returns to his capital Addis Ababa

Haile Selassie Triumphantly returns to Addis Ababa On this day 5th May 1941, Emperor Haile Selassie re-enters Addis Ababa, the hailesalEthiopian capital, exactly five years to the day of when it was occupied by Italy. Ethiopia known widely as Abyssinia was one of the first countries to be liberated during the Second World War. Benito Mussolini had been eyeing Ethiopia (also known as Abyssinia) as an economic colony to be added to Italian Somaliland, in East Africa, since the 1920’s. Italy had an old score to settle after being one of the only countries to be defeated by an African Power during the first Italio-Ethiopian War by the then Ethiopian Emperor Menelik at Adowa on 1 March 1896. He hoped to resettle 10 million Italians in a unified East Africa. (more…)

Birthday Day of Empress Menen

Birthday Day of Empress Menen

empress-menenImportant Dates: The Earth Day of Empress Menen, Queen of Queens Woizero Menen was born on 3rd April 1891 (25th Megabit 1883), in the Egua village, Wollo Province. Woizero Menen was baptised Wolete Giorgis in St Delba Girogis Church. A skilful writer, Woizero Menen was known to be kind, compassionate and devoutly God fearing. In 1902 Woizero Menen married Ras Lul Sagud and had two daughters and two sons before divorcing him. She later married Haile Selassie I in 1911. For the first time in Ethiopian history, during the Coronation of H.I.M Emperor Haile Selassie I, King of Kings on 2nd November 1930, Empress Menen was crowned Queen of Queens. The Coronation was held at the St Giorgis Church in Addis Ababa and was witness by dignitaries from across the world. The sacred and happy union between Emperor Haile Selassie I and Empress Menen lasted for forty seven years, during which time they had three sons and three daughters and was blessed with numerous grandchildren.

Empress Menen made a huge contribution to the development of schools and hospitals as well as the social science institutions.
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Today is the 121st anniversary of the birth of Ethiopian King Emperor Haile Selassie I

Today is the 121st anniversary of the birth of Ethiopian King Emperor Haile Selassie I

hailesal6overthrow by the Marxist dictator Mengistu Haile Mariam in 1974. The longtime ruler traced his line back to Menelik I, who was credited with being the child of King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba. Emperor Haile Selassie I was born on July 23, 1892, as Lij Taffari Makonnen at Enjersa Goro, just outside the city of Harrar Ethiopia. His parents were Ras Makonnen Wolde Michael, the governor of Harrar, and his wife, Woizero Yeshimebet Ali AbaJiffar. At the age of thirteen, Lij Taffari Makonnen was appointed a Dejazmatch by his father (“Commander or General of the Gate”) a military title meaning commander of the central body of a traditional Ethiopian armed force. Ras Makonnen also summoned all his officers and informed them that it was his wish that his son Dejazmatch Taffari succeed him as governor of Harrar although ultimate decisions as to the succession of the Harrar governorate belonged to his cousin Emperor Menelik II. Click Here to Continue Reading……………………………………………..]]>

50th Anniversary of the African Union

50th Anniversary of the African Union

Self-Determination in African Union’s “Golden Jubilee” headquarters-of-the-african-union-addis-ababa-ethiopiaAfrica, the richest continent, is emerging from more than thousands years of invasions, occupations, slavery, distress… We Africans endured and appreciated struggles, rebellions, resistances with self determination, leading to victories, freedom, independence and sovereignty wherever and whenever it was possible. Then we witnessed the creation of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU), on May 25th 1963, a divine gift, which has been truly instrumental in term of liberation and freedom of our people. Amongst many great African leaders assembled, two Heads of State, President Dr. Kwame Nkrumah of Ghana and Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia stood out in shaping the future of Africa. They and others inspired us to invest and commit ourselves to a just and noble cause: the Unity of our continent at all levels. (more…)

Grounation Day Haile Selassie I visits jamaica 21st April 1966

Grounation Day Haile Selassie I visits jamaica 21st April 1966

Grounation Day (21st April) hplane3Marks the date Haile Selassie I visited Jamaica in 1966. The visit was the only time the Emperor visited Jamaica. A Nyabingi session, inclusive of music, chanting and prayer is held to mark the occasion. Haile Selassie had already met with several Rasta elders in Addis Ababa, and had allowed Rastafari and other people of African descent to settle on his personal land in Shashamane. Selassie’s visit not only cemented respect for Rastafari in international headlines, but also changed the life of Rita Marley, Bob Marley’s wife. While a nonbeliever prior to this visit, she reportedly saw a stigma on Haile Selassie’s hand as he waved to the crowd, instantaneously making her aware of his divinity. Just moments prior, Selassie’s refusal to walk on a red carpet from his plane to the limousine translated into the Rastafari acceptance of grounation, indicating his “making contact with the soil”—and, furthermore, the name of this day as Grounation (or Groundation) Day. (more…)

Convention 2012 Birmingham United Kingdom

Convention 2012 Birmingham United Kingdom

THE ETHIOPIAN WORLD FEDERATION INC

International Convention 15th July to 22nd July 2012

 15th July 2012 Fairfield House Bath UK

Rally at the residence of H.I.M Haile Selassie 1st; 

Meeting to establish the Ethiopian World Federation Inc involvement the saveFairfield house Trust also the Voice of Ethiopia Exhibition

 16th July 2012 Ruskin Hall Aston 12.00am till 8.00pm

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