described by many as the "Father of Africa", was overthrown by security forces known as the Derg in a “creeping coup”. His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie I was hailed around the world ...

The likeness of Haile Selassie is being given pride of place outside the $200m (£154m) building in recognition for his role in establishing its predecessor, the Organization of African Unity (OAU).

When Haile Selassie was overthrown in 1975 the university was renamed 'Addis Ababa University'. The slab was torn down, broken up into pieces and thrown into a neglected corner of the campus at ...