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Benti killed and replaced by Colonel Mengistu Haile Mariam.
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Somalia invades Ethiopia's Ogaden region.
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Thousands of government opponents die in "Red Terror" orchestrated by Mengistu; collectivisation of
agriculture begins; Tigrayan People's Liberation Front launches war for regional autonomy.
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Somali forces defeated with massive help from the Soviet Union and Cuba.
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In witness thereof, The Imperial Ethiopian World Federation Incorporated
aforesaid, has this 27th day of September 1983, caused these present to
be duly executed and the HIH Crown Prince seal hereunto affixed.
The Imperial Ethiopian World Federation Incorporated
HIH Crown Prince Merd ASFA Wossen H.S.
Heir Apparent HIH Prince Zara Yacob ASFA Wossen H.S.
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Worst famine in a decade strikes; Western food aid sent; thousands forcibly resettled from Eritrea and Tigre.
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Mengistu elected president under a new constitution.
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Ethiopia and Somalia sign a peace treaty.
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Nyahbinghi Ingels viewing Ethiopian artifacts given to
Howard University by the Lion of Judah during his visit
in 1954. A copy of the Ethiopian Bible in white gold case
was among the many items brought up from the vaults
at Howard University by Dr. Battle who was elated with
our presence. The learned, Dr. Battle told the delegation
that he is an empty cup waiting to be filled. (1988)
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Asfa Wossen assumed the title "Emperor-in-Exile" Amha Selassie I and Zara Yacob named Crown Prince.
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Ethiopian People's Revolutionary Democratic Front captures Addis Ababa, forcing Mengistu to flee the country;
Eritrea establishes its own provisional government pending a referendum on independence.
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Eritrea becomes independent following referendum.
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New constitution divides Ethiopia into ethnicallybased regions.
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Negasso Gidada becomes titular president; Meles Zenawi assumes post of prime minister.
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EthiopianEritrean border dispute erupts into armed clashes.
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Ethiopian Eritrean border clashes turn into a fullscale war.
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Ethiopia and Eritrea sign a ceasefire agreement which provides for a UN observer force to monitor the truce
and supervise the withdrawal of Ethiopian troops from Eritrean territory.
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Ethiopia and Eritrea sign a peace agreement in Algeria, ending two years of conflict. The agreement establishes
commissions to delineate the disputed border and provides for the exchange of prisoners and the return of
displaced people.
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Ethiopia says it has completed its troop withdrawal from Eritrea in accordance with UNsponsored agreement.
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Ethiopia, Eritrea accept a new common border, drawn up by an independent commission, though both sides
then lay claim to the town of Badme.
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Independent boundary commission rules that the disputed town of Badme lies in Eritrea. Ethiopia says the
ruling is unacceptable.
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Nearly 200 killed in ethnic clashes in isolated western region of Gambella. Tens of thousands flee area.
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Start of resettlement programme to move more than two million people away from parched, overworked
highlands.
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Ethiopia says it accepts "in priniciple" a boundary commission's ruling on its border with Eritrea. But a
protracted stalemate over the disputed town of Badme continues.
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USbased Human Rights Watch accuses army of "widespread murder, rape and torture" against Gambella
region's ethnic Anuak people. Military angrily rejects charge.
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First section of Axum obelisk, looted by Italy in 1937, is returned to Ethiopia from Rome.
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Disputed multiparty elections lead to violent protests over months.
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Election reruns in more than 30 seats: Officials say the ruling party gains enough seats to form a government.
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nternational commission, based in The Hague, rules that Eritrea broke international law when it attacked
Ethiopia in 1998. More than 80 people, including journalists and many opposition leaders, are charged with
treason and genocide over November's deadly clashes.
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Six political parties and armed groups form an opposition alliance, the Alliance for Freedom and Democracy, at
a meeting in the Netherlands. Several bomb blasts hit Addis Ababa. No organisation claims responsibility.
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Several hundred people are feared to have died and thousands are left homeless as floods hits the north, south
and east.
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Ethiopia denies that its troops have crossed into Somalia to support the transitional government in Baidoa.
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UN Secretary General Kofi Annan urges Eritrea to pull back the troops it has moved into the buffer zone on the
Ethiopian border. The UN says the incursion is a major ceasefire violation. War of words between Ethiopia and
Islamists controlling much of Somalia. Prime Minister Meles says Ethiopia was "technically" at war with the
Islamists because they had declared holy war on his country.
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UN report says several countries including Ethiopia have been violating a 1992 arms embargo on Somalia by
supplying arms to the interim government there. Ethiopia's arch enemy Eritrea is accused of supplying the rival
Islamist administration. Ethiopia and Eritrea reject a proposal put forward by an independent boundary
commission as a way around a fouryear impasse over the demarcation of their shared border. Ethiopian
troops enter Somalia, engage in fierce fighting with Islamists controlling large parts of the country and capital.
The Islamists disperse. Somalia invasion
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Exiled former dictator Mengistu Haile Mariam is convicted, in absentia, of genocide at the end of a 12year trial.
He is later sentenced to death.
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Gunmen attack a Chineseowned oil facility in the southeast Somali region, killing 74 people working there.
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Opposition leaders are given life sentences over mass protests that followed elections in 2005, but are later
pardoned.
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Ethiopia celebrates the start of a new millennium according to the calendar of the Coptic Orthodox Church.
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Ethiopia rejects border line demarcated by international boundary commission. Eritrea accepts it.
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Peace agreement signed between Somali government and rebels provides for withdrawal of Ethiopian troops
within 120 days.
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UN Security Council votes unanimously to end UN peacekeeping mission monitoring disputed border between
Ethiopia and Eritrea.
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Celebrations held to mark completion of reassembly of 1700yearold Axum Obelisk, looted in 1937 during the
Italian conquest and returned by Italy in three parts after 2005.
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Police rearrest key opposition leader Birtukan Medeksa, who was jailed for her role in the opposition protests
after the 2005 polls, and freed under a government pardon in 2007.
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Ethiopia formally withdraws forces from Somalia.
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Ethiopia admits to "reconnaissance missions" in Somalia, but denies redeploying troops there.
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Ethiopia, Eritrea ordered to pay each other compensation for their 19982000 border war.
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Chinese firms secure deal to build several hydropower dams and wind farms.
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Twentysix found guilty of coup plot.
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Rebels of the Ogaden National Liberation Front claim capture of several towns in the east in a month of heavy
fighting.
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Ruling Ethiopian People's Revolutionary Democratic Front (EPRDF) wins huge majority in parliamentary
elections, handing PM Meles Zenawi a fourth term. EU observes say the vote "fell short". Opposition leaders
demand a rerun.
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The Crown Council of Ethiopia is the Constitutional Body which advises the reigning Emperors of Ethiopia
and, during an interregnum (such as now actually acts on behalf of the Crown. The Council’s members are
initially appointed by an Emperor, and subsequently (during an interregnum) sustained in their posts or
replaced under the direction of the President of the Council.
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H.I.H. Prince Ermias Sahle-Selassie Haile Selassie participating in recognition event of His Imperial Majesty's
birthday celebration at The Church of Haile Selassie I, in Brooklyn, N.Y.
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Ongoing clashes reported between government forces and Ogaden rebels. Tensions with Eritrea
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Ethiopia accuses Eritrea of sending agents across the border to plant bombs and warns it will take all necessary
measures to halt Eritrean "aggression".
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Ethiopia for the first time declares openly that it will support Eritrean rebel groups fighting to overthrow
President Isaias Afewerki.
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Parliament designates three domestic political and armed organisations as terrorist groups.
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Drought. Millions of Ethiopians and refugees from Somalia need emergency aid. Two Swedish journalists are
captured by Ethiopian troops in Ogaden region during a clash with ONLF rebels.
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The American military begins flying drone aircraft from a base in Ethiopia, as part of its fight against Islamist
militants in Somalia.
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Ethiopian troops are spotted in Somalia. A government spokesman denies their presence.
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Two Swedish journalists arrested while covering conflict in Ogaden region are found guilty of supporting
terrorism. They are sentenced to 11 years in jail.
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Ethiopia accused of forcing thousands off their land for foreign investors. Group of European tourists
kidnapped, killed in remote Afar region near the border with Eritrea.
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Ethiopian troops attack positions in southeastern Eritrea, alleging that subversive groups were being trained
there.
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Rebel Ogaden National Liberation Front claims it attacked an army convoy and garrison, killing 168 Ethiopian
troops.
Ethiopian troops withdraw from towns in central Somalia which they had seized from rebel al Shabaab control.
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Prime Minister Meles Zenawi dies after several months of rumours about his declining health. Deputy Prime
Minister and Foreign Minister Hailemariam Desalegn takes over the following month.
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Ethiopia and Egypt agree to hold talks to quell tensions over the building of an Ethiopian dam on the Blue Nile.
Egypt worries the dam will reduce vital water supply.
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Temple Worship Service at The Church of Haile Selassie I, Brooklyn, NY., in recognition of Transfiguration Day
and Coronation Day of our God and King, His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie I.
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"His Majesty come to set up a Righteous Government, so
that peace and security will be universal for even the
lesser fortunate, small nations. This is what the King
come to establish.
And He has given I and I the duty: We are the Righteous
Apostles who come to govern the earth to see to it that
oppression is alleviated from all! No oppression for no
one, black or white! Righteous Government rule!"
- Ras Junior Negus addressing the 84th Coronation
Anniversary at the Nyahbinghi House Scotts Pass,
Jamaica, in 2014.
#RASTAFARI
Source: The Rastafari Knowledge Management Project ~
FB post ~ 6 Nov 2019
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Ethiopia destroys entire stockpile of illegally poached ivory. Conservationists say the country remains a key
trafficking hub.
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Ruling Ethiopian People's Revolutionary Democratic Front (EPRDF) wins an overwhelming victory in general
election.
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The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
(AIAA) has awarded His Imperial Majesty Haile
Sellasie,and His grandson HIH Prince Ermias Sahle
Sellasie Haile Sellasie for their family's support and
devotion to NASA since 1962. The event took place at
The Johnson Space Station on 12/3/2015. Astronauts,
Space Scientist, Future Scientists, NBA
Players,Entertainers attended the event. Mr.George
Abby, the former director of Johnson Space
Station,Representative of the Royal House of Portugal
Ulisses Pauleta Rolim, and the Ethiopian Royal Family
were at hand.
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Government drops plans to expand Addis Ababa boundaries after months of protests by Oromo ethnic group
fearing farmers could be displaced. Rights groups estimate at least 140 people killed by security forces during
protests. Millions of people face dire food shortages after Ethiopia suffers its worst drought in decades.
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50th Anniversary of His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie I's visit to Jamaica, W.I. In recognition of this
special occasion; His Imperial Highness Prince Ermias Sahle-Selassie Haile Selassie visited Jamaica to honor
this historical visit of his Grandfather.
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Tens of thousands of people from Ethiopia's ethnic Amhara group take part in an antigovernment
demonstration in the northern city of Gondar.
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The African Union calls for restraint in Ethiopia after months of antigovernment protests which began in the
central Oromo region before spreading to Amhara in the north. Human rights groups say at least 500 people
have been killed.
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Britain, the EU and the World Bank announce a project to create 100,000 jobs in Ethiopia. A third of the jobs
will be for Eritrean refugees to whom the Ethiopian government will grant full employment rights.
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Government declares a sixmonth state of emergency following months of violent antigovernment protests.
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*** Calling All Rastafarians Conference ***
Bobo Shanti, Twelve Tribes, Nyahbinghi and those who love justice and hate aggression.
The Church of Haile Selassie I & Imperial Ethiopian World Federation, Inc.
29 Oxford Street
Kingston, Jamaica, W.I.
August 25, 2017
10:00am - 5:00pm
Agenda: Constitutional Monarchy and the restoration of the dynasty of Emperor Haile Selassie I in Ethiopia
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The 2nd November remarks the 87th jubilee of the
coronation of His Imperial Majesty Haile Selassie I as
Ethiopias King of Kings . We honor H.I.M. who sits upon
the throne of Solomon. Defender of the Ethiopian
Orthodox Tewadeho Faith and Church. Glory and
majesty, may God bless our beloved emperor forever
and may God bless our beloved Mamaland Ethiopia.
The sceptre shall not depart from Judah, nor a lawgiver
from between his feet, until Shiloh come; and unto him
shall the gathering of the people be. Selah
"As Sunday, November 2, dawned clear, all in Addis
Ababa began to prepare for the impressive event of the
morning. The Conquering Lion of the Tribe of Judah and
his Empress have just completed a night of prayer and
devotion at the most high altar within. Through the
early morning the chanting of praises continued,
accompanied by the dancing of the priests with their
great pulsating drums, the whole suggestive of the
Ancient Jewish rites which were in use at the time of
King David danced before the Ark of the Covenant.
"Proceeded by waving incense burners, His Imperial
Majesty, attired in white silk communion robes, entered
the ceremonial hall with an escort of aides and clergy,
and took his place upon the Throne. The thrilling but
solemn silence gently breaks to the throaty voice of his
holiness the Abuna Kyrillos: "Ye princes and ministers,
ye nobles and chiefs of the army, ye soldiers and people
of Ethiopia, and ye doctors and chiefs of the clergy, ye
professors and priests, look ye upon our Emperor Haile
Selassie the First, descended from the dynasty of
Menelik the First, who was born of Solomon and the
Queen of Sheba, a dynasty perpetuated without
interruption from the time of King Sehale to our times."
"Forty nine bishops and priests of this ancient Christian
country, in groups of seven, have held place for seven
days and nights in the seven corners of the National
Cathedral to chant without ceasing nine Psalms of
David. They are now joined by hundreds more. The
established Coptic Church is revered and all-powerful in
Ethiopia. This is a day when it may and does show its
impressive might and splendor.
"The Emperor, whose name is Anglicized as Power of
the Holy Trinity, before the questioning of the Abuna
gives his sacred pledge to uphold the Orthodox religion
of the Church, to support and administer the laws of the
country for the betterment of the people, to maintain the
integrity of Ethiopia, and to found schools for
developing the Spiritual and Material welfare of her
subjects.
"Chanting and prayers to the God of Gods rise from a
multitude of priestly throats and reverberate from the
lofty ceiling of the Cathedral. One by one with the
solemn rites and blessings of the high Ethiopian clergy,
He received the Gold-Embroidered Scarlet Robes, the
Jeweled Sword, Imperial Gold Scepter, the Orb, the
Diamond Encrusted Ring, and two Gold Filigree Lances
in token of His position and responsibility. Following
ancient customs, as when Samuel anointed David, and
Zadok and Nathan anointed Solomon, so the Abuna
anointed His Majesty's head with oil. Seven differently
scented ointments of ancient prescription are received
on the Imperial head, brow, and shoulders. He then
concluded with the words:
"That God make this Crown a Crown of Glory. That, by
the Grace and the blessing which we have given, you
may have an Unshaken Faith and a Pure Heart, in order
that you may inherit the Crown Eternal. So be it."
The centuries seemed to have slipped suddenly
backwards into Biblical ritual.
"The assembly applauded their greeting, and the visiting
naval band played the National Anthem, while outside
cannons roared a salute of 101 guns, and cheer after
cheer came from thousands of subjects massed in the
vicinity of the Cathedral."
Ethiopia my country...my heart..my love....
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Statement by The Crown Council of Ethiopian
Statement on the Current Situation in Our Country
February 22, 2018
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Statement by The Crown Council of Ethiopian
On the Unveiling of the African Union State of
His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie I
February 6, 2019
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His Imperial Majesty
Haile Selassie I Memorial Association
Press Release
February 10, 2019
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The Crown Council of Ethiopia
11 February 2019 at 08:22
The President of The Crown Council of Ethiopia participated in the unveiling at the African Union
Headquarters in Addis Ababa on February 10, 2019 (22nd Yäkatit 2011). The statue honors His
Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie I, the driving force behind the foundation of the
Organization of African Unity (OAU), the fore-runner to the African Union.
Prince Ermias is shown in the grey suit (left picture: left, right picture: center) at the statue with a
number of members of the Imperial Solomonic Family on a landmark occasion, at which the new
Ethiopian Government and the African Union publicly celebrated the Emperor.
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IMPORTANT EDITORIAL NOTE:
We spoke with our associate in Enjorso Goro and he confirmed the article is true: he sent his recently edited
article today, for your information:
Below, I sent you the finale edition of my article. this one is much better, i added tow paragraphs. Please read it
as if you had not.
Source: Wolette Selassie ~ FB Post ~ Jul 27 2019
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Emperor Halie Selassie to be canonized as a saint
July 23, 2019
Ejersa Goro, Harar
Mulugeta Haile
“As our history ends here, yours begin, however, if you fail to lead this nation and endanger its sovereignty and
unity, then your history will stop there and ours will rise up again.” Emperor Haile Selassie The First.
For the 127th birthday of Emperor Haile Selassie, Abuna Selama, the Archbishop of the Harar region had
instructed the heads of the 53 churches in his archdiocese to hold special prayers and to speak about the
contributions of the Emperor to the Ethiopian Orthodox Church.
Melak Sahal, chief administrator of the 53 churches, said: “The Ethiopian Orthodox Church never forgets the
Emperor’s contribution to our ancient church’s glory. Today, on his birthday, we will still talk more about his
astounding contributions.”
Melak Selam Tebebu, head of the St Trinity Church in Harar, despite his health, came out to celebrate the
Emperor’s birthday and said, “It is not we who give a testimony for the Emperor’s inputs, but his colossal and
exceptional works which they speak volumes to save our preaching.”
Jorge Mandes, who came for the occasion from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, said: “People of Harar are friendly and
warm like the Emperor’s approach to humanity. Out of humanity, the Emperor advocated for the survival of
mankind in the international arena.” Jorge Mandes, has recently built a tabernacle, ‘Selassie House’, in his home
town, Rio de Janeiro. His younger daughter, Nayana Mendes attending services at St Kidan Mehert Church in
Harar, said: “My father taught me a lot about Emperor Haile Selassie’s role in the world and I grew up with
great history of Ethiopia and the Ethiopian Orthodox Church, and now here I am celebrating the Emperor’s
birthday in Harar with my father.”
This morning, Melak Sebatu Bekalu, head of Ejersa Goro Church, said, “Hamlae 16(July 23) is an appropriate
day to honor the legacies of the Emperor. One day, Ejersa Goro, a birth place of the Emperor will be an
international town as the result of the Emperor’s reputation.” Priest Moges, head of Kombolcha Church, said,
“Kombolcha, Harar is a depository of the Emperor’s childhood history. A high moral ground of the Emperor was
groomed right here during his early learning period.”
SID-Ethiopia, Stand for Integrated Development Ethiopia, an NGO based in Harar sent a message to the holy
synod of the Ethiopia Orthodox Church in Addis Ababa, which stated that the Emperor’s legacies qualified him
to be canonized as a saint like King Lalibela, the 12th century Ethiopia’s leader.
It is to be noted that in 1965, the Emperor was honored by five Oriental Orthodox Churches: Egypt, Syria, India
and Armenia as a “Defender of the Faith”, similar to ‘Saint’ for his unwavering commitment being a voice of
morality which is absent in today’s world leaders. Through his guidance, the Emperor helped to bring the
above churches’ leaders around table for the first time after 431 A.D.
A long awaited debt of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church remained at large as he was the one who liberated it
from Egyptian direct rule after 1600 long years. The Ethiopian Orthodox Church gained its full independence in
1959 with the proven diplomacy skill of the Emperor. This alone meets the criteria of recognition of sainthood.
As an apostle, the Emperor expanded the Ethiopia Orthodox Church’s philosophy, the bedrock of Ethiopia-
winet in the USA, Canada, United Kingdom, Trinidad & Tobago, Jamaica, St.Tomas, St. Kitts, the United Virgin
Islands Bermuda, Guyana, South Africa, Sudan, and Djibouti through his messenger, Abuna Yesehaq,
posthumously called St Yesehaq by his disciples, the Jamaican Orthodox.
The Emperor inspired millions of Rastafarians throughout the world to be more Ethiopian than the Ethiopian
themselves. According to a study, the majority of Ethiopian youth today would prefer to be identified with their
ethnicities rather than Ethiopian nationality. How can one run a country without the sense of nationality? If the
western embassies in Addis Ababa offered visas, no single youth would remain in Ethiopia today. The country
is like an open prison for the youth whose mind and soul abroad, but for the Rastafarian Ethiopia is remained
to be a holy ground.
The legacies of Haile Selassie that were eclipsed for 45 years in Ethiopia have finally shined at his birthday
through the shadows of the Harar region. Despite ethnic tensions over the cloud of Ethiopia, the Emperor’s
legacies still shed light rather than shadow. History has bestowed eight vitals upon Ethiopia since the 1930s,
seven to the Emperor Haile Selassie and one to his adversaries who dragged Ethiopia first to communism and
now to tribalism.
I will leave you with the Emperor’s last prophetic statement, which he made before he forced to enter a
Volkswagen to take him to prison:
“As our history ends here, yours begin, however, if you fail to lead this nation and endanger its sovereignty and
unity, then your history will stop there and ours will rise up again.”
The birth of Haile Selassie is the birth of a Modern Ethiopia without losing the old values.
Happy 127th birthday!
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Blessed day yesterday!!
All honor and Ises to His Imperial Majesty Emperor
Haile Selassie I.
Listen to the roar of the Lions as they chant, as Prince
Ermias Sahle Selassie, President of the Crown Council
cuts the cake for his Grand Father Haile Selassie the
First.
#Rastafari #haileselassiei #ethiopia #ethiopianembassy
#ethiopianembassydc #Jah #africaunite
#organizationofafricanunity #spiritual #royalfamily
Source: Shamou Pusey ~ FB post ~ 24 Jul 2019
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Priceless Ethiopian crown that was hidden in a Dutch
flat for 21 years finally set to return home.
The ornate 18th century gilded copper headgear,
featuring images of Christ, is thought have been stolen
during the country’s civil war.
Source: South China Morning Post ~ 2 Oct 2019
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Ethiopians around the world share with joy the news that our Prime Minister, Dr Abiy Ahmed
Ali, has been named the recipient of the 2019 Nobel Peace Prize.
The 27-year old journalist credits Abiy’s peace deal with Eritrea last year for reuniting him with his father. Like
thousands of other families they had been separated by two decades of hostility with Ethiopia’s longtime
enemy. The Award was specifically to recognize Dr Abiy’s “efforts to achieve peace and international
cooperation, and in particular his decisive initiative to resolve the border conflict with neighboring Eritrea”.
We recognize that he took a vital step in the reconstruction not only of Ethiopia, but of our entire region of
peoples of our common family. Dr Abiy’s gesture toward restoring familial relations with Eritrea was a genuine
and spontaneous act of reconciliation between the peoples of Ethiopia and Eritrea. It was immediately
reciprocated by the Eritrean People and leadership. It was a gesture based on the restoration of justice for
individual people of our family of nations, and, as such, certainly merited recognition by the international
community.
Dr Abiy’s action restored the unity of many families, and restored hope to so many people. It was, indeed, a
vital early step in the reconstruction of the dignity, history, and mutual respect of all of the peoples of our great
family.
The Crown Council not only applauds Dr Abiy and congratulates him for the Nobel Peace Prize, but urges that
we all see this as the start of the restoration of the mutual respect with which all Ethiopians – and those of our
extended family in Eritrea, Djibouti, and the Somali peoples – greet and treat each other. We join in urging
respect for the great traditions and languages which make distinct each society of our family, knowing that we
all share a common value and identity – our Ethiopianness, formal or informal – under which we can value the
distinct pride of our various regions and their respective governments.
God Bless Prime Minister Abiy. God Bless Ethiopia.
Source: Crown Council of Ethiopia ~ Website ~ 13 Oct 2019 (PDF)
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The Caribbean and Ethiopia Must Be Beacons of Democracy
A Statement from the Crown Council of Ethiopia by its President,
His Imperial Highness Prince Ermias Sahle-Selassie Haile-Selassie
November 13, 2019
The security, stability, and prosperity of much of Africa, the Caribbean, Europe, and Asia is presently being
challenged, almost as never before, by changes occurring around the world. We must all look beyond the
immediate to do what is right for our societies and for the future of them through the next phase of history. And
we must mourn for the recent losses of innocent lives in these conflicts which defy historical reason. Our hearts
go to the grieving families.
The Crown Council of Ethiopia is not a political entity; nor does it wish to shape the will of the people. It
cannot, and would not, venture interference in the governance of Ethiopia, nor of those societies around the
world which are home to so many who value the historical role of Ethiopia and have been inspired by the
millennia of symbolism of the Solomonic Crown.
But neither would the Crown wish to be seen to be silent out of lack of care for those who look to it as a symbol
of hope, unity, and compassion and as repository of all our ethical values.
We have been approached for comment on the great upheavals which the Government has inherited inside
Ethiopia, but we can only urge our People to remember the humanity of their Fellow Ethiopians. Unity, courage
and inspiration can solve many things, and we are engaged with you, as we have been these past five decades
or so of hardship. We will never abandon the Ethiopian People: Not any one of them, regardless of language,
origins,or beliefs.
We have been approached to comment on forthcoming elections in the Caribbean, but we can only urge those
there who look to the Solomonic Crown for guidance to act with calmness, in good conscience, and with a will
to put the interests of their nation ahead of petty issues and short-term gratification. Like the People of
Ethiopia, so many of you in the Caribbean have suffered the indignity of seeing society transform through
transactional politics. But voters, too, have their part to play. You must play it. It is more than voting; it lies in
preserving dignity.
The Caribbean can be a beacon of democracy. So, too, can Ethiopia. Nobility of spirit can be achieved by us all,
and it can transform our societies. Together we can be a beacon of tolerance, and that will lead to true
prosperity and a better world.
God Bless Ethiopia, and God Bless our Brothers and Sisters in the Caribbean and around the World. His late
Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie I, whom God has blessed, bound Ethiopia and the Caribbean — and
the Americas — together. Let us honor him with Peace.
[CLICK HERE FOR A PDF OF THIS STATEMENT]
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124th Anniversary of Battle of Adwa Victory Dinner with Crown Council of Ethiopia
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Victory of Adwa Weekend
HIH Prince Ermias Sahle Selassie Haile Selassie,
President of the Crown Council of Ethiopia's
Podcast Interview with Australia's SBS Amharic Section
1 March 2020
Interview with Australia's SBS broadcasting system and its Amharic channel.
Click HERE for link to full interview.
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A Statement from the Crown Council of Ethiopia by its President ~ His Highness
Prince Ermias Sahle-Selassie Haile-Selassie I
Coming Together, Staying Together, and Emerging Triumphant!
"Now, as the world is falling victim to a global and indiscriminate virus and has entered into a new era of
economic dislocation, the People of Ethiopia are being challenged as never before.
And yet we shall prevail.
It seems as if the Almighty, in His Infinite Wisdom, is giving one more test to the Ethiopian People, who were
emerging from almost a half-century of suffering. We were given a moment to breathe, but only so that we
could gain strength to face the coming period.
This is our true test. We believed we had thrown off the shackles of communism and tyranny. We believed we
were set to resume the path toward true democracy. Then this new crisis beset us, and all the world.
We had been given the past two years to grasp the gift we were given: the freedom to work together as
Ethiopians, as true brothers and sisters, regardless of our region, our language, or our beliefs. Yet many of us
still had scores to settle after 44 years of communist “divide and rule” tyranny.
Now we need to set aside the bitterness of those years. We must set them aside. We are one great People, made
up of many equal clans and tribes and regions. And we will only survive this latest plague of economic and
physical hardship, and start again on the road to prosperity, if we focus on the importance of unity and discard
the small things.
We know that we can and will prevail in this new crisis. We can and will conquer not only the temporary
scourge of this virus, which has already taken its first Ethiopian lives in Ethiopia itself and in the Diaspora, but
we will come together as never before. Those we have lost to this virus, and those we are still yet lose, are
indeed martyrs who cause us to pause in humility, to cease our quarreling and come together again; in sorrow
for the lost souls and lost time, but united and proud.
Their deaths — and the sacrifices of our healthcare professionals at all levels, and all those who volunteer to
help those suffering because of this combined biological and economic virus — will not be in vain if we cease
our bickering and rejoice in our ability to make our peoples once again greater than the sum of their parts.
We have been given a great opportunity to set aside our petty differences — indeed, we have been given a
wider world view in which our differences as Ethiopians can be celebrated and respected — in order to create a
new Ethiopia which shows the world our three and a half millennia of unique strengths.
The Government has wisely attempted to introduce practical measures which will limit the spread of the
coronavirus, and to enable our healthcare professionals to show us their skills, valor, and commitment.
But what this period also gives us is time to reflect on the possibility that we can emerge from this period of
challenge, restored as a true family of Ethiopians.
This must be a time for us to innovate a new Ethiopia. We must strive to grow our own food in abundance, and
feed all Ethiopians. We must seek ways to open our internal trade so that our own food crops and
manufactures can be distributed to all corners of Ethiopia. And this must include all the members of our
historical family, such as Eritrea and Djibouti.
We must all take heart and joy in the songs and symbols of our neighbors. We must give thanks that no
Ethiopian can be set above another. And that no other people can set themselves above Ethiopians, just as we
do not wish to set ourselves over others. We must give respect to the differences of faith through which each of
us in our separate ways shows service to our Creator. And it is time for us to pray together.
No land has greater opportunity than Ethiopia. No people has a history deeper and richer than Ethiopia. We
have each other to share and celebrate our triumphs — and there will be triumphs to come — just as we have
each other to strengthen us through our trials.
In all of this, the Crown of Ethiopia is only a symbol of your greatness, your potential, your strength, and your
compassion.
It is yours.
God Bless You, and God Bless Ethiopia."
H.H Prince Ermias Sahle-Selassie Haile-Selassie I
April 7, 2020 /
29th Mägabit 2012
Source: Asfa Wossen Haile Selassie I ~ FB post ~ 15 Apr 2020
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Church Haile Selassie I ~ 22 April 2020
It is with great sadness, but faith of eternal life, that The Church of Haile Selassie I (CHSI) notify you of the
ascension of the Honourable Archbishop, Abuna Ammanuel Ascento Foxe on April 20, 2020. We extend our
deepest condolences to his family, friends, brothers and sisters of the Rastafarian faith, and the global
community. Archbishop Ammanuel Foxe was a Rastafarian activist for more than fifty years, steering
Rastafarian developments globally. During that time he served as the International President for the Imperial
Ethiopian World Federation INC, formerly known as the Ethiopian World Federation (EWF), and the Abuna of
the Church of Haile Selassie I, a global institution.
The Abuna was instrumental in getting the Mother Church (Jamaica) recognised as a religious institution
through the Investing Act 2013, after seventeen years of debates in the Jamaican parliament to pass the bill.
Prior accomplishments in this area included obtaining charitable status for the Church in England, 2004.
Amongst his other notable achievements were establishing a community health clinic and the King Ahma
Selassie Basic School in downtown Kingston, Jamaica.
Throughout the entire period of the Abuna’s public life, he acted with integrity as a devoted and selfless
advocate in pursuance of political representation for Rastafarians and grassroots people.
For his lifelong dedication and service to the people of Ethiopia, the Abuna was awarded Commander of the
Imperial Order of the Star of Ethiopia - one of the highest decorations given under the crown of Ethiopia. We
are comforted in knowing that the Abuna fulfilled his duties to the Rastafarian and grassroots people, and most
importantly to the Almighty Emperor Haile Selassie I. We are assured that history shall preserve his name. May
Jah grant him a place of rest continually. Amen!
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Update: 05/22/2020: As it was the desire of our Abuna to be laid to rest in Jamaica, it is
our pleasure to confirm that the body of Abuna Ammanuel Ascento Foxe has reached
Jamaica and funeral/burial arrangements will be provided within the next several days.
Please stay tuned...
The Church of Haile Selassie I and I.E.W.F., Inc.
Official Announcement of the Ascension of
Abuna Ammanuel Ascento Foxe
A celebration of his lifelong achievements as a
Rastafarian / Haile Selassie I-ite Activist
Rise In Power
Abuna Ammanuel Ascento Foxe
Ascension: Monday, April 20, 2020
Abuna of The Church of Haile Selassie I
and
International President of the Imperial Ethiopian World Federation, (I.E.W.F.), Inc.
Psalms 4:8 - I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD,
Emperor Haile Selassie I, only makest me dwell in safety.
Abuna Ammanuel Ascento Foxe
A dedicated servant to
His Imperial Majesty
Emperor Haile Selassie I
JAH Guide and Protect our Abuna as he
journeys to Your Kingdom to lead
worship service with Your Children You
have chosen. Bless!
It is with great sadness, but faith of eternal life, that The Church of Haile Selassie I (CHSI) notify
you of the ascension of the Honourable Archbishop, Abuna Ammanuel Ascento Foxe on April 20,
2020.
The Church of Haile Selassie I extends our deepest condolences to his family, friends, brothers
and sisters of the Rastafarian faith, and the global community.
Archbishop Ammanuel Foxe was a Rastafarian activist for more than fifty years, steering
Rastafarian developments and advancements globally. During that time he served as the
International President for the Imperial Ethiopian World Federation INC, formerly known as the
Ethiopian World Federation (EWF), and the Abuna (Archbishop) of the Church of Haile Selassie I,
a global institution.
Abuna Ammanuel Foxe, (affectionately known as ‘Abuna’) was instrumental in the establishment
of an international body of The Church of Haile Selassie I with membership in Jamaica, England,
USA, Barbados and Trinidad. The Abuna was instrumental in the Mother Church (Jamaica) being
recognized as a religious institution through the passage of the Church of Haile Selassie I
(Incorporation and Vesting) Act, 2013, after seventeen years of debates in the Jamaican
parliament to pass the bill.
A visionary and a man commissioned by both Emperor Haile Selassie I and his son King Ahma
Selassie I of Ethiopia to organize the Rastafarian movement in Jamaica and the western
hemisphere towards the liberation of Ethiopia from Communist ideals and the restoration of the
Davidic Monarchy and Dynasty of Emperor Haile Selassie I, Abuna Foxe has always championed
the involvement of Rastafarians in the political process.
Other accomplishments in this area include; the organizing of two political campaigns for
Rastafarians in Jamaica to contest a general election, instituting a Rastafarian Prison Ministry
whereby Priests and Levites of The Church of Haile Selassie I visits, worships with and stand up
for the religious rights of Rastafarians incarcerated in Jamaica’s prisons and Rastafarians
incarcerated in the prisons of the State of New York, where he was a Rastafarian Chaplain for
nearly twenty years. In addition he was able to obtain charitable status for the Church of Haile
Selassie I in England, 2004.
Amongst his other notable achievements were establishing the Ahma Selassie I Basic School,
annual health fairs and a community health clinic in downtown Kingston, Jamaica.
He was also identified by the Crown Council of Ethiopia (monarchy in exile) as a member of the
Council responsible for communication and liaison of Rastafarians issues to the Council. He was
instrumental in ensuring that an official Jamaican government State Visit was given to Prince
Ermias Haile Selassie I on April 21 2016, grandson of Emperor Haile I and President of the Crown
Council of Ethiopia (monarchy In exile), on the commemoration of the fiftieth (50th) anniversary
of Emperor Haile Selassie I, visit to Jamaica on April 21, 1966.
Throughout the entire period of the Abuna’s public life, he acted with integrity as a devoted and
selfless advocate in pursuance of political and religious representation for Rastafarians and
grassroots people internationally.
For his lifelong dedication and service to the people of Ethiopia, the Abuna was awarded
Commander of the Imperial Order of the Star of Ethiopia - one of the highest decorations given
by the Crown of Ethiopia.
We are comforted in knowing that the Abuna fulfilled his duties to the Rastafarian and grassroots
people, and most importantly to his commitment and faith in the Almighty God Emperor Haile
Selassie I.
We are assured that history shall preserve his name and accomplishments.
May Jah grant him a place of rest in his abode continually! Amen! Amen! Amen!
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Rise in Power Abuna Ammanuel Ascento Foxe!
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Lord, Emperor Haile Selassie I, from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their
labors; and their works do follow them.”
~ Revelation 14 v13 ~
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Source: The Church of Haile Selassie I ~ Website-Remembrance Page ~ 24 Apr 2020
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News
Rastas want activist buried in Heroes Park
by
Romardo Lyons - STAR Writer
June 03, 2020
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Christopher Graham (left) and Junior Anderson are advocating for one of their Rastafarian role models to be
buried in National Heroes Park.
Members of the Rastafarian community are advocating for the late Abuna Ammanuel Ascento Foxe to be
respectfully laid to rest at National Heroes Park.
Foxe, who led countless campaigns for the rights of Rastafarians, died in the US on April 20. He had been
undergoing a series of treatments for a while.
After passing away six days before his 84th birthday, his body was transported back to Jamaica.
"Abuna Ammanuel Ascento Foxe was the international president of the Imperial Ethiopian World Federation
(IEWF). He was also the overseer of the Church of Haile Selassie. Him build five churches in Jamaica, London,
America, Barbados and Trinidad and Tobago. He's the man weh fight fi the liberation of Ethiopia," Christopher
Graham, priest of the Church of Haile Selassie, told THE STAR.
Foxe had been a Rastafarian activist for more than 50 years. As a result, his brethren believe that he needs to be
buried at National Heroes Park, something they believe would constitute a respectful send-off.
THINGS WEH HIM ACCOMPLISH
"Him carry Jamaican government to the Supreme Court fi establish Rastafarianism as a religion and win. He
established Haile Selassie basic school, a wellness centre and other institutions. The things weh him
accomplish in Jamaica and worldwide for the Rastafarian community, he deserve that honour. Abuna was
instrumental in stopping the discrimination against Rasta," Graham added.
In 1995, Foxe was given the Meritorious Service Award from the Church of Haile Selassie for his international
ambassadorship.
Junior Anderson, first vice-president of the IEWF Incorporated, says burying Foxe anywhere other than Heroes
Park would be an affront.
"Other people who have had less contributions have been buried there. His contribution to Jamaica is
profound. It would be disrespectful if he doesn't get this honour," Anderson said. "We have written a letter to
the prime minister, (culture minister) Olivia 'Babsy' Grange, and also to Mark Golding, former minister of
justice."
Graham said that if Foxe is not buried in the park, he would see it as a form of religious and political
discrimination.
"Them never give him no recognition before ... he got no form of recognition while he was alive. And
historically, no other man in Jamaica do weh him do," he said.
Grange confirmed to THE STAR that she received a letter from the Church of Haile Selassie, and "I'm about to
respond to them".
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Protest in London against recent destruction of iconic statues and atrocities in #ETHIOPIA. One Love
The Ethiopian Tribune
On Saturday 11 July 2020, The Church of Haile Selassie 1st organised peaceful protest. Voicing the global
concerns following the assassination of artist #HaccaluHundessa, members of #The Church of Haile Selassie I
Ethiopians, Rasteferians, Africans and senior citizens of United Kingdom gathered infant of The
#EthiopianEmbassy in London to protest against destruction of iconic statues in #Ethiopia and #London, and
against atrocities committed on civilians and destruction of business and residential areas in different parts of
Ethiopia, such as #Shashemene.
The leaders handed in an open letter to the Ethiopian Embassy members of the core diplomat missionaries.
The Church of Haile Selassie I a global church and one of its branch in London situated at the following address:
The Church of Haile Selassie I
First Floor, Unit C
841 Harrow Road
London, NW10 5NJ
Mobile no:
011-44-07960 835 069
himchurch@hotmail.co.uk
https://www.himchurch.org/Contact_Us-...
Concerting issues surrounding the atrocities in Ethiopia and the assassination of the famous artist NY times has
reported on the 11th of July reads as follows:
Ethiopia Announces Arrests in Prominent Singer’s Killing
The shooting last month of Hachalu Hundessa, a hero to young Ethiopians calling for reform, was followed by
unrest in which hundreds of people were killed.
By Abdi Latif Dahir
July 11, 2020
Ethiopia has said that two men have been arrested in connection with the killing of Hachalu Hundessa, a well-
known musician and activist whose death last month was followed by unrest in which hundreds were killed.
Attorney General Adanech Abebe announced the arrests in a televised statement on Friday night, saying that a
third suspect in Mr. Hundessa’s shooting was still on the run. “We will continue to uphold the rule of law,” Ms.
Abebe said.
She said the two men arrested had confessed to killing Mr. Hundessa, acting on the orders of an armed splinter
wing of the Oromo Liberation Front, an opposition group, with the goal of inciting ethnic tension and
overthrowing the government. She provided no evidence for the claim, and the Oromo Liberation Front had yet
to respond to the accusation as of Saturday morning.
Mr. Hundessa, 34, was shot on June 29 in a suburb of the capital, Addis Ababa. He was taken to a hospital but
died of his wounds.
The singer and activist was a member of Ethiopia’s largest ethnic group, the Oromo, who have long been
marginalized despite their numbers. His songs of resistance made him a hero to a generation of young people
struggling for political and economic change.
After his death, violent protests broke out in Addis Ababa and the neighboring Oromia region. Officials said that
at least 239 people had been killed in the unrest, during which buildings were burned and groups of young men
carried out ethnically motivated attacks.
The government blocked the internet and arrested nearly 5,000 people, including activists, journalists and a
prominent critic of the government, Jawar Mohammed. Tensions also escalated when the police blocked
mourners from attending Mr. Hundessa’s funeral in his hometown, Ambo, 60 miles west of the capital.
The violence has posed a challenge to Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, who is overseeing Ethiopia’s delicate
transition from authoritarian rule to multiparty democracy.
Mr. Hundessa’s music provided a soundtrack to a wave of antigovernment protests that began in 2015, which
eventually led to the resignation of the prime minister at the time, Hailemariam Desalegn, and the rise of Mr.
Abiy, an Oromo himself.
Since taking office in 2018, Mr. Abiy has introduced widespread political, economic and social overhauls,
including amnesty for political prisoners and the legalization of banned opposition groups. He was awarded the
Nobel Peace Prize last year for such measures, and for restarting peace talks with neighboring Eritrea.
But the changes brought about by Mr. Abiy have also lifted the lid on serious challenges to his government. He
has faced criticism from members of the Oromo community who say he has not done enough to alleviate their
problems.
Mr. Abiy recently said that those who had killed Mr. Hundessa wanted to cause civil unrest and derail progress
in Ethiopia, Africa’s second-most populous nation, after Nigeria. In a statement after the attorney general’s
announcement, Mr. Abiy’s office asked members of the public for help in tracking down the third suspect and
said that the government was committed to the overhauls.
Last week, hundreds of Oromo residents of Minnesota gathered in St. Paul to condemn Mr. Hundessa’s killing.
Representative Ilhan Omar said on Twitter that she would “do everything in my power to ensure that the
United States helps pursue justice for the killing of Hachalu Hundessa.”
The Ethiopian Tribune new upload July 2020
www.ethiopiantribune.com
https://www.facebook.com/EthiopianTri...
Source: The Church of Haile Selassie I - England ~ Youtube ~ 12 Jul 2020
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Church Haile Selassie I
13 June at 18:42
Office of the Prime Minster
1Devon Road
Kingston 10
13th June 2020
An open letter to the Prime Minster of Jamaica
(His Excellency The Right Honourable Andrew Holness)
Dear Honourable Prime Minster
Greeting in the name of the Might of the Trinity, Emperor Haile Selassie 1st, One God. Amen.
The Church of Haile Selassie I (CHSI) London, in support of the other international branches and Mother
Church in Jamaica, is making a humble request of you, Mr Holness.
This request of you, in your Right as the Honorable Prime Minister, is that you may see it Right to give consent
for brother Ascento Ammanuel Foxe (Archbishop Abuna Ammanuel) to be granted a place of rest in the
National Heroes Park.
As you are undoubtedly aware, Abuna Foxe was the Archbishop of the Church of Haile Selassie I and also the
International President of the Imperial Ethiopian World Federation Incorporated Political Party (IEWFIPP).
Needless for us to waste valuable space and time highlighting the track record of this man, which can instantly
be acquired from your database. I would rather use the space to focus on why this requirement could be seen
as a matter of national interests.
In this case, here, we are not talking about an ordinary ‘Rasta Camp, group or organisation leader’, that when
they pass on their membership may, in most cases, disperse or cease to function. Here, we are talking about a
figure that is an extraordinary Rasta leader. A man who is renowned for his works as a Rasta activist, both
locally and internationally. Abuna Foxe has established religious institutions in the developing and developed
world’s capital cities, the likes of Bridge Town (Barbados), London and the state of New York; bringing the eyes
of the democratically free world on Jamaica and also putting Jamaica under the scope of the New World, as we
know it. Other branches of the Church are also established in the Caribbean.
Jamaica, in this matter, will be under the watchful eyes of the international community, Rastafarians globally
and people of the Ethiopian/Afrikan Diaspora. The Jamaican grassroots populace which includes those of
upper-class upbringing which are Rasta sympathisers and last, but not least, the people of the constituency of
Western Kingston; from whence rose up the strongest influence and leaders in the early emergence of the Rasta
Faith and Movement. This is where our beloved Brother Ascento Foxe grew up.
These, Mr Prime Minister, are the eyes of the people who love justice and hate aggression. They are looking
and listening to hear from the Honourable Prime Minister of Jamaica, a just decision that can be celebrated and
remembered in history by the masses, today and in the foreseeable future.
Mr Prime Minster, again, here we are talking about a man who has made meaningful contributions to his
community and the Jamaican populace at large, in the areas of Religion, Education, Health and Politics. A figure
that has, over decades, championed the rights of the oppressed and grassroots people. He has been joined by
the Honourable Lord Gifford, the Honourable Howard Hamilton, with voices of support from government and
opposition members of parliament; and achieved victory in the struggle for 1. A Bill for the Incorporation of the
Church of Haile Selassie 1 (the battle lasted seventeen years before being passed by the Jamaican Parliament,
28th November 2013) and 2. Mr Hamilton, in his Office as Public Defender supported Rastafarians to gain
religious representations in the Jamaican penal system.
Again, here is a figure that has made another historical landmark in being the architect of the first
Rastafarian/Grassroots political party (IEWFIPP) which collectively contested both local and general elections,
for more than a decade and will continue to do so.
Archbishop Ammanuel Foxe was instrumental in the historic visit of H.I.H. Prince Ermias to Jamaica,
commemorating the 50th Anniversary of His Imperial Majesty’s Emperor Haile Selassie 1st visit to Jamaica, in
1966. As President of the Crown council of Ethiopia, Prince Ermias awarded Abuna Ammanuel Foxe the
Commander of the Imperial Order of the Star of Ethiopia (please see attached).
Mr Prime Minister, before you came to the front of the bench, you were there as a young man in your party, that
bears witness to many of the things which are said here. In fact, maybe more than what is said here about this
man, a ‘Son of the Soil’ and an integral part of the richest fabric of Ethiopian/Jamaican culture and indigenous
belief.
The eyes of the world have seen that Jamaica has shown recognition to our beloved brother Dennis Brown, for
his work as an ambassador of reggae music (Jamaican Culture) and granted him a place of rest in the National
Heroes Park.
We believe that the same eyes are watching along with the eyes of the grassroots people: to see whether
government and opposition will make a responsible decision in respect of national interests; to grant this
‘Champion of Jamaica’, both at home and abroad, to be accorded a burial of honour in the National Heroes Park.
Mr Prime Minister, Jamaican democracy is on trial in this particular case and time that will constitute part of
our Jamaican history.
The aforementioned EYES Sir, are your jurors and God Himself is the Judge.
It may not be an easy decision for you as a Prime Minister, that is very unlikely to have the support of a Rasta
voice, within your cabinet. However, we believe, Mr Prime Minister, that among you there will be Rasta
sympathisers and we also believe ‘that’ Mr Holness is your majority.
The Church of Haile Selassie I, today appeals to a leader that in the time of the Covid-19 pandemic peak, in
giving reassurance to his people, spoke of God. We speak of God (call him what name you will, still, it is One
God for us All). Further, to consolidate this statement, we quote from His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile
Selassie 1st during His speech at the opening of the Eritrean parliament in 1955 “Christianity and Islam are not
the only two religions in the world, there are others and each speak of God.”
May Almighty God guide you in your judgement regarding this matter. We would be grateful for an
appointment to discuss this matter of paramount importance, at your earliest convenience.
Correspondence can be sent to 29 Oxford Street Kingston or email: himchurchhqja@yahoo.com.
Yours sincerely,
Brother Leroy Lindsay
Abbot Eliah
Source: Church Haile Selassie I ~ FB post ~ 13 June 2020 at 19:23
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Monica Wilson <m.wilson13@icloud.com>
To: church of haile selassie i, himchurchhqja@yahoo.com, CHSI USA
Thu, Jul 2 at 9:51 AM
Greetings
I saw this on the BBC News App and thought you should see it:
Haile Selassie: Statue of former Ethiopian leader destroyed in London park
Police are investigating the incident, which is being linked to unrest in Ethiopia.
Disclaimer: The BBC is not responsible for the content of this email, and anything written in this email does not
necessarily reflect the BBC's views or opinions. Please note that neither the email address nor name of the
sender have been verified.
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Michael Clarke liked this post from June.
Eugene Haynes
6 June · Shared via AddThis
Abuna Foxe built the foundation for Rastafarians everywhere. That foundation which cannot be removed is the
connection (spiritual and otherwise) between Rastafarians and Emperor Haile Selassie I Rastas want activist
buried in Heroes Park.
JAMAICA-STAR.COM
Rastas want activist buried in Heroes Park
Members of the Rastafarian community are advocating for the late Abuna Ammanuel Ascento Foxe to be
respectfully laid to rest at National Heroes Park. Foxe, who led countless campaigns for the rights of
Rastafarians, died in the US on April 20....
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Reconciliation, and the Restoration of Prosperity, Equality, and Hope
A Statement from the Crown Council of Ethiopia by its President,
His Imperial Highness Prince Ermias Sahle-Selassie Haile-Selassie
July 3, 2020
On behalf of the Crown Council, I extend my sincere and deepest condolences to the family of Mr. Hachalu
Hundessa, a revered singer in Ethiopia. Mr. Hundessa has graced Ethiopia with his music, demonstrated is love
for his Oromo culture and continuously challenged us to evaluate the value of unity. His senseless killing has
profoundly affected people in Ethiopia and in the Diaspora.
At a time when the entire world is dealing with turmoil stemming from social dysfunctions in addition to the
global health crisis which has shaken economies and developmental efforts for the wellbeing of nations, we
now have to mourn the death of another courageous man. Hate crimes have erupted in all societies, benefiting
only the forces of destruction and instilling fear as well as instabilities.
It is time for us to reconcile our differences. It is our moment in history for each of us to become a voice of
reason to the unreasonable, and work towards fulfilling the hopes of our forefathers and mothers to develop
Ethiopia and address the challenges of the youth.
Revisionism is a dangerous approach. Our youth have not benefited from historical education which not only
would have highlighted how Ethiopia’s resisted foreign attempts to conquer our society, and how she showed
her strength as a unified country to lead Africa and set an example to the world. Ethiopia’s greatness was never
based on ethnicity. It has always been about the spirit our family of nations embodies; the culture it embraces
and traditions it celebrates.
On June 30, 2020 (23 ሰኔ 2012), the destruction in Cannizaro Park, Wimbledon, in London, of His Imperial
Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie I’s iconic statue, and the tearing down of the statue of the Emperor’s father —
and a great 19th Century Ethiopian leader in his own right — Ras Makonnen, in Harar, confirms the concerns of
our ancestors.
Ethiopians at home and in the Diaspora have witnessed an eruption of racism and ideological hatred against
our own heritage with the wanton and deliberate destruction of statues of two historical figures who gave
hope, prosperity, and unity to all Ethiopians. Have we forgotten that Oromo pioneers such as Taddasaa Biru,
Jaagamaa Keello, Waqejira Serda, Dawit Abdi and Major Qadida Guremeysa all stood on the side of the
Emperor and remained politically involved with him throughout their life?
When, on June 29, 2020, radical Oromo separatists utilized the tragic murder of the famous Oromo singer, Mr.
Hachalu Hundessa, it affirmed the disruptors’ aim of halting our peaceful progress as well as dismantling the
Prime Minister Abiy’s Government efforts. The destruction of these statues seeks only the demise of our
diversity and demonstrates blind hatred. In pursuit of a divisive political and ethnocentric agenda, our
aggressors are working tirelessly to stifle our interwoven strength and break our long-standing foundation.
The murder of Mr. Hachalu Hundessa, who had the right to speak freely and stand for his rights, has sparked
greater violence, with the deaths of more than 100 people in subsequent riots. The radicals who used the
excuse of secessionism and extremist ideology to attack the symbols of Ethiopia’s unity did not honor Mr.
Hundessa; they defiled him by propagating hatred. In defense of Ethiopia’s sovereignty, we should remember
Ras Abebe Aregai, Defense Minster Fitawory HabteGiorgis, General Mulugeta Buli and all the countless Oromo
soldiers who stood as one nation in Battles such as the Battle of Adwa as well as the Battle of Machew. Let’s
preserve the pride and integrity of our unity. These ethnically-motivated secessionists, supported and financed
for many years by foreign governments, have become the enemy of Oromo’s progress, not the champions of
Oromo greatness.
Historians know that our great unifiers, Emperor Haile Selassie I and Ras Makonnen along with many other
leaders, have been beacons of reconciliation and unity. The radicals who tore down the statues did so knowing
that the great motivation of Emperor Haile Selassie was to end ethnic and regional inequality in Ethiopia. Both
the Emperor and Ras Makonnen were known for elevating Oromo People as other ethnic people in the territory
of Ethiopia, ensuring that they would be a vital and equal part of the greater Ethiopian dream. They brought the
Oromo into the heart of the Ethiopian society, and I am living proof, as is the Prime Minister, and so many
others. Destroying their legacies and aspirations for Ethiopia will not erase their grandeur.
We must be able to forgive one another for our forefathers’ perceived wrongdoing. We must be able to
reconcile our differences, as our shortcomings will be the greatest hurdles for our children. The world is not the
same as it was in the time of the Emperor and his Father. Many things are changing and the 21st Century will
affect the fundamentals of our existence. We must all overcome this crude belligerence, and this insult to our
knowledge and dignity. We are capable of progress with our ability to act as a unified family of proud cultures
and peoples.
The death of Mr. Hachalu Hundessa must be addressed transparently through judicial channels, and the
murderers brought to justice in open trial. I am pleading to elders, mothers and fathers, and all Ethiopians to
extend your reach and to work towards forgiveness. We must march towards hope, prosperity, and dignity.
A country, with its nation at home and abroad, mourns Mr. Hundessa’s untimely death as it has awakened us to
the reality of our growing pains. We hope to build forward as one nation recognizing and valuing our culture,
history and traditions.
Let us stand for reconciliation and forgiveness. Let us build a foundation of hope, prosperity, and dignity for our
children.
God Bless You, and God Bless Ethiopia.
CLICK FOLLOWING FOR A PDF OF THIS STATEMENT [ENGLISH] [AMHARIC]
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The Church of Haile Selassie I, family, and friends will lay
Abuna Ammanuel Ascento Foxe
to rest on
August 9, 2020 at 12:00pm (ET)
The funeral service will be held in Jamaica, W.I. and broadcast via Zoom.
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Nyahbinghi Rastafari ~ 17 August 2020 ~ Blessed Earth-Strong 17th August. ~ Nyahbinghi ises Today 17th
August 2020.
1. Hon Marcus Mosiah Garvey.
August 17, 1887, Saint Ann's Bay, Jamaica.
responsible for creating the largest and most powerful black organization in the world. Established a shipping
company called the black starliner, establish many industries and businesses to help build the African race .
Marcus Mosiah Garvey was a mighty prophet, philosopher and writer.
2. Menelik II, King of kings of Ethiopia.
Born August 17, 1844, Angolalla Tera.
The victory of over Roman invasion on the 1st March 1896 , did not only brought pride to the Ethiopians , but
all Africans globally. He has preserve Ethiopia independence, making Ethiopia the only African country never to
be colonized by European imperialism.
3. Zera Yacob Amha Selassie, Crown Prince of Ethiopian Empire.
Born 17 August 1953.
Grandson of H.I.M. Qedamawi Haile Selassie and Empress Itege Menen. He is the head of the Imperial House of
Ethiopia.
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HRH Princess Zuriash Gebre-Egsiabher, 1930-2020
A Statement from the Crown Council of Ethiopia by its President,
His Imperial Highness Prince Ermias Sahle-Selassie Haile-Selassie
September 23, 2020
It is with great sadness that we share the passing in London this month of our be-loved cousin, Her Royal
Highness Prin-cess Zuriash Gebre-Egsiabher.
Princess Zuriash was a granddaughter of Empress Menen. She was married for thir-ty eight years to Prince
Asrate Kassa. The Princess was a joyful and vivacious per-sonality who had a full life, enjoying both God’s grace
and the tests of life. The Prin-cess was a dutiful wife and mother who also served alongside her husband in the
various administrative roles he had under the Imperial Government, including as Viceroy of Eritrea.
Princess Zuriash, pictured here with Prince Asrate Kassa, was to suffer impris-onment without charge like most
of her relatives for thirteen years under the brutal military dictatorship of the Derg. Her husband, Prince Asrate
Kassa, was also exe-cuted without any charge by the military junta, along with sixty high ranking offi-cials of
the Imperial Government.
The Princess was devout and resilient. Her difficult journey in life, especially dur-ing the darkest times, did not
shadow her faith or love. She was blessed to see many grandchildren.
We pray that God comforts her children and grandchildren, and may the Almighty receive her soul so that she
may Rest In Peace.
CLICK FOLLOWING FOR A PDF OF THIS STATEMENT [ENGLISH] [AMHARIC]
Source: The Crown Council of Ethiopia Website ~ Retrieved 20 Feb 2021
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Michael Clarke ~ 29 October 2020
Greetings Rastafarian People, Brethren and Sistren, and those who Love Justice and hate aggression,
The Church of Haile Selassie I will be holding its annual service in recognition of the 90th anniversary when
Negus Tafari Makonnen ascended the royal throne of King David and King Solomon as His Imperial Majesty
Emperor Haile Selassie I and elevated as the Might and the 1st Power of the Trinity. For Rastafarians this is the
moment in time of Transfiguration, when God began walking amongst man and woman on earth.
"The first and the important call of the church to the believer is "come and see"; That is always the church
invitation. It is the call of the LORD. (John 1:47) Come and see what we do, who do we serve when we assemble
together in the house of God, to be the Church in the common worship of God."
#Bless!
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Jens Kmp ~ Ethiopians for Constitutional Monarchy ~ 2 November 2020
The 2nd November remarks the 90th jubilee of the coronation of His Imperial Majesty Haile Selassie I as
Ethiopias King of Kings and Her Imperial Majesty Menen . We honor H.I.M. who sits upon the throne of
Solomon. Defender of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewadeho Faith and Church. Glory and majesty, may God bless
our beloved emperor forever and may God bless our beloved Mamaland Ethiopia.
The sceptre shall not depart from Judah, nor a lawgiver from between his feet, until Shiloh come; and unto him
shall the gathering of the people be. Selah
"As Sunday, November 2, dawned clear, all in Addis Ababa began to prepare for the impressive event of the
morning. The Conquering Lion of the Tribe of Judah and his Empress have just completed a night of prayer and
devotion at the most high altar within. Through the early morning the chanting of praises continued,
accompanied by the dancing of the priests with their great pulsating drums, the whole suggestive of the Ancient
Jewish rites which were in use at the time of King David danced before the Ark of the Covenant.
"Proceeded by waving incense burners, His Imperial Majesty, attired in white silk communion robes, entered
the ceremonial hall with an escort of aides and clergy, and took his place upon the Throne. The thrilling but
solemn silence gently breaks to the throaty voice of his holiness the Abuna Kyrillos:
"Ye princes and ministers, ye nobles and chiefs of the army, ye soldiers and people of Ethiopia, and ye doctors
and chiefs of the clergy, ye professors and priests, look ye upon our Emperor Haile Selassie the First, descended
from the dynasty of Menelik the First, who was born of Solomon and the Queen of Sheba, a dynasty
perpetuated without interruption from the time of King Sehale to our times."
"Forty nine bishops and priests of this ancient Christian country, in groups of seven, have held place for seven
days and nights in the seven corners of the National Cathedral to chant without ceasing nine Psalms of David.
They are now joined by hundreds more. The established Coptic Church is revered and all-powerful in Ethiopia.
This is a day when it may and does show its impressive might and splendor.
"The Emperor, whose name is Anglicized as Power of the Holy Trinity, before the questioning of the Abuna
gives his sacred pledge to uphold the Orthodox religion of the Church, to support and administer the laws of
the country for the betterment of the people, to maintain the integrity of Ethiopia, and to found schools for
developing the Spiritual and Material welfare of her subjects.
"Chanting and prayers to the God of Gods rise from a multitude of priestly throats and reverberate from the
lofty ceiling of the Cathedral. One by one with the solemn rites and blessings of the high Ethiopian clergy, He
received the Gold-Embroidered Scarlet Robes, the Jeweled Sword, Imperial Gold Scepter, the Orb, the Diamond
Encrusted Ring, and two Gold Filigree Lances in token of His position and responsibility. Following ancient
customs, as when Samuel anointed David, and Zadok and Nathan anointed Solomon, so the Abuna anointed His
Majesty's head with oil. Seven differently scented ointments of ancient prescription are received on the
Imperial head, brow, and shoulders. He then concluded with the words:
"That God make this Crown a Crown of Glory. That, by the Grace and the blessing which we have given, you
may have an Unshaken Faith and a Pure Heart, in order that you may inherit the Crown Eternal. So be it."
The centuries seemed to have slipped suddenly backwards into Biblical ritual.
"The assembly applauded their greeting, and the visiting naval band played the National Anthem, while outside
cannons roared a salute of 101 guns, and cheer after cheer came from thousands of subjects massed in the
vicinity of the Cathedral."
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Mosiyah Tafari ~ 3 November 2020
����✨"Let the words of I&I mouth and the meditation of
I&I heart be acceptable in thy sight."
��✨#RastafariCoalition #CoronationDay #HaileSelassie
#EmpressMenen
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Our Beloved Country, Ethiopia
Where do we go from here?
A Statement from the Crown Council of Ethiopia by its President,
His Imperial Highness Prince Ermias Sahle-Selassie Haile-Selassie
November 4, 2020
On behalf of the Crown Council of Ethiopia, I extend my deepest and heartfelt condolences to all the families
who, because of the violence of recent days in our homeland, have had to bury their relatives and loved ones.
We grieve with those who must continue mourning as the brutal murderers have yet to be arrested. We are
disheartened to know so many innocent lives are being taken and our beloved country has now declared war
with itself.
We have read, seen, and heard the cries of our people who have been targeted for their ethnic identity and
religion; for being Amhara, Oromo, Tigrayan, Wolayta, Afar, or any other ethnic group has been Ethiopia’s
cultural magnificence. Identifying as Christian Orthodox, Catholic, Pentecostal, Muslim, or Animist is what
makes Ethiopia’s historical majesty. Many seem to have forgotten our history, as Ethiopia was the country
which preserved Islam with pride and dignity. The First Hijrah was the first migration of Prophet Muhammed
followers as they fled from the persecution and took refuge in the Christian Kingdom of Aksum, today’s Ethiopia
and Eritrea.
It is important to remember that Ethiopia was also formed on the communal harmony of nations striving
together to protect their combined territory and peoples, all the while toiling to develop a diverse society,
greater with each generation of Ethiopians.
We often refer to the great Battle of Adwa as the African Victory. This is because history was never gracious to
Africa, and Ethiopia was the only country able to fight its enemies and gain victory. Adwa was a reminder of the
power of solidarity and unity. Remembering Atse Menelik’s vision to bring warriors such as Ras Alula, Ras
Darge Sahle Selassie, Ras Tekle Haymanot, Ras Mikael, Fitawrari Habte Giorgis Dinagde, Ras Yohannas
Mengesha; with Dejeazmach Balcha Aba Nefso by his side to win a war. It was a war which was a testimony to
the leadership by all in this noble endeavor. These dignified leaders from the many great Peoples of Ethiopia
saw the importance of unity. They did not dwell on their separate ethnicities or religious beliefs. The vision of
each was one of a collective freedom and the agreement to have one overarching government body to preserve
territorial diversity, dignity, and union.
CLICK FOLLOWING FOR A PDF OF THIS STATEMENT [ENGLISH
Source: The Crown Council of Ethiopia Website ~ Retrieved 20 Feb 2021]
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Haile IyesusAtse Haile Selassie
18 January 2021
Melkam le Timkat beal aderesachu����������������
Timkat Celebration in Ethiopia today. Holy procession
with the Ark of the Covenant... Footage by my brother
Tekle Selassie
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The above chronology compiled by Malchijah, please contact me for updates.
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