In recognition of his contribution to the foundation of the Organization of African Unity (OAU), the African Union (AU) is set to inaugurate Emperor Haile Selassie of Ethiopia’s statue in February. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia recently issued a statement published statement on Selamta magazine applauding the role of Emperor Haile Selassie for the continent. History recorded that Emperor Haile Selassie has played key role in bringing Ethiopia into the League of Nations and the United Nations. During the invasion Emperor Haile Selassie went to Britain and manged to mobilize international support for the fight against the Italian invasions which lasted for five years. When Italy invaded Ethiopia in 1935, Haile Selassie led the resistance, but in May 1936 he was forced into exile.

Source: News Business Ethiopia February 01, 2019 14:48 UTC