Haile Selassie

Haile Selassie

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Haile Selassie was the Emperor of Ethiopia, revered for his efforts in promoting African unity and independence, and is often celebrated for his influential role in the Pan-African movement and his iconic speech at the United Nations in 1963 that called for global justice and equality.

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Haile Selassie is remembered as a hero of anti-colonialism in Ethiopia.

Warum Sklaverei und Kolonialismus nicht dasselbe sind
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-02-21
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Haile Selassie was the Emperor of Ethiopia and the first state guest to visit Germany after World War II.

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Luxemburger Wort·LuxembourgLuxembourg· 2025-12-24
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Rastafarian faithful in Kenya celebrate the 95th anniversary of the coronation of Haile Selassie, Ethiopia's last emperor.

Africa's week in pictures: 31 October-7 November 2025
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-07
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Haile Selassie felt hope on the horizon when they pulled a goal back in the 36th minute through Terique Richie.

Charlie Smith squeeze into final 16 with 2-1 win over Haile Selassie | Sports
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2025-10-19
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Haile Selassie was the Emperor of Ethiopia and one of the founding fathers of the Organisation of African Unity.

Burkina Faso’s Bagre Dam spillage, Ghana’s food security
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2025-09-05
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Haile Selassie is regarded as the founder of modern Ethiopia and was a significant figure in the country's history.

Index - Külföld - Tollpárnás gyilkosság: az utolsó császár fél évszázados rejtélye
Index.hu·HungaryHungary· 2025-08-27
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Haile Selassie is noted for having stayed at the villa, emphasizing its importance as a diplomatic site.

Jutarnji list - Država će iskeširati astronomskih 60.000 eura za obnovu jedne kupaonice. Preskupo? Pogledajte gdje se nalazi
Jutarnji List – Croatian daily newspaper, est. 1998·CroatiaCroatia· 2025-07-24
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Haile Selassie is referenced as a historical figure whose legacy supports the AfCFTA's mission for economic independence.

A Borderless, Prosperous Africa “Closer than Ever” | Business
Daily Observer – leading Liberian newspaper, est. 1981·LiberiaLiberia· 2025-06-27
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Haile Selassie was an influential leader who supported the idea of a united Africa.

Afrique : des réflexions pour une intégration économique du contient
Sidwaya – main daily newspaper of Burkina Faso (French)·Burkina FasoBurkina Faso· 2025-06-27
8.0

He was the Emperor of Ethiopia who was previously honored with a similar distinction in Africa.

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Sidwaya – main daily newspaper of Burkina Faso (French)·Burkina FasoBurkina Faso· 2025-06-16
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Haile Selassie was the Emperor of Ethiopia who was in power from 1930 to 1974.

Iran and Ethiopia have a security deal – here’s why they signed it
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-05-13
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Haile Selassie is quoted in Bob Marley's song 'War' as a call to end racial discrimination.

Jutarnji list - Zbog vjere je odbio liječenje i umro u 37. godini: Iza njega je ostala supruga, brojne ljubavnice i 13 djece
Jutarnji List – Croatian daily newspaper, est. 1998·CroatiaCroatia· 2025-05-11
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Fikru Maru was a fighter pilot under dictator Haile Selassie.

Peter Alestig: Hjärtläkaren Fikru Maru flydde en diktatur – och hjälpte att fälla en annan
Dagens Nyheter·SwedenSweden· 2025-05-07
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Emperor Haile Selassie ordered investigations following an incident involving Ethiopian attacks.

90 Χρόνια πριν… 5-4-1935 | Η ΚΑΘΗΜΕΡΙΝΗ
Kathimerini·GreeceGreece· 2025-04-07
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Haile Selassie is mentioned in the context of Rastafari leaders' wisdom.

Sun, sand and serenity – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-03-30
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Haile Selassie is revered by Rastafarians as the Messiah and granted land in Shashamene to 'black people of the world'.

‘Many Rastas were chased away, but we’re determined to remain’: Ethiopia’s religious community under threat | Ethiopia
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-23
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Haile Selassie was the emperor of Ethiopia and a central figure for the Rastafari movement.

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O Globo·BrazilBrazil· 2025-02-19
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Haile Selassie warned against the division of citizens based on class and race.

Statement by H.E. Mia A. Mottley, Prime Minister of Barbados, at the 38th AU Summit | Region
Daily Observer – leading Liberian newspaper, est. 1981·LiberiaLiberia· 2025-02-16
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