Emperor Haile Selassie emerged in 1935 not only as Man of the Year but as the world’s own inimitable “Little Charlie” for as many years to come as health sustains him.

The Ethiopians are convinced that their Emperor, Haile Selassie, is a descendant of King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba, and that the Apostle Matthew first brought Christianity to their country.

The death of deposed Ethiopian emperor Haile Selassie on August 27, 1975, remains shrouded in mystery 25 years on as plans go ahead for his remains to ...

Haile Selassie was known as a child as Lij Tafari Makonnen. Lij is translated as 'child' and serves to indicate that a youth is of noble blood. His given name Tafari means 'one who is respected or ...

As the 225th descendant of the dynasty of King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba, Negus of Ethiopia, Haile Selassie held great privilage and prestige for decades.

Fifty years ago the Marxist-Leninist military junta known as the Derg took control of Ethiopia, toppling Emperor Haile Selassie and ending a monarchy that had governed the country for 700 years ...

As the 225th descendant of the dynasty of King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba, Negus of Ethiopia, Haile Selassie held great privilage and prestige for decades. Faced with Mussolini Haile Selassie was ...

Selassie emphasized his lineage from the Solomonic dynasty, claiming descent from King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba while positioning Ethiopia on the global stage during a time of modern diplomacy.

It has been 50 years since an emperor Haile Selassi, described by many as the "Father of Africa", was overthrown by security forces known as the Derg in a “creeping coup”.

Haile Selassie is reported to be the 225th descendant of King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba, also known as Queen Makeda It has been 50 years since an emperor, described by many as the "Father of ...