Designed by the Italian architect Arturo Mezzedimi, Addis Ababa’s Africa Hall quickly became recognised as one of the defining achievements of African modernism on its completion in 1961. Over the decades, however, like many structures of its era, Africa Hall fell into decline and disrepair. Africa Hall is still making history. At the heart of Africa Hall is Afewerk Tekle’s 1961 work, Total Liberation of Africa – a sumptuous stained glass triptych depicting scenes from the continent’s history. View image in fullscreen Africa Hall in 1966.

Source: Ethiopian News February 17, 2026 13:02 UTC