The Ethiopian government is mourning one of its greatest historians, Dr Richard Pankhurst, who died at the age of 90. Professor Richard Pankhurst’s work & love for Ethiopia will always b remembered! He was the founding Director of the Institute of Ethiopian Studies and a leading figure within the ‘Friends of Ethiopia’ group. He left Ethiopia to his native Britain but returned in 1986 to continue work with the Institute he founded. He was also awarded the Order of the British Empire by the Queen for his services to Ethiopian studies.

Source: Ethiopian News February 17, 2017 03:00 UTC