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HIH Prince Ermias Sahle-Selassie Haile-Selassie, President

On the Passing of His Excellency Girma Wolde-Giorgis

A Statement from the Crown Council of Ethiopia by its President,

His Imperial Highness Prince Ermias Sahle-Selassie Haile-Selassie

Washington, DC: December 16, 2018

It is with great sadness that we have learnt of the passing of our former President, Girma Wolde-Giorgis. We extend our deepest sympathy to his family and to the Ethiopian people he served for many years.

The Almighty had blessed President Girma with a long life. He served his people with wisdom, tenacity, and bold leadership. His love for his people and his Ethiopia was exemplified by his spirit of volunteerism, service, and compassion.

His wise counsel and tireless efforts will be missed. He will remain as an exemplary statesman for coming generations.

May the Almighty grant solace to his family and grant his soul eternal peace.

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Statement on the Revival of the Greater Ethiopian Family

A Statement from the Crown Council of Ethiopia by its President,

His Imperial Highness Prince Ermias Sahle-Selassie Haile-Selassie

Washington, DC: July 10, 2018

The Crown Council warmly congratulates Dr. Abiy Ahmed Ali on his appointment as Prime Minister of Ethiopia. His appointment, and the peaceful and stable transfer of authority in our country, reflects a returning optimism, maturity, and tolerance in our political and social systems.

Dr Abiy’s appointment comes at an opportune moment for him to lead our country toward a return to being a peaceful, stable, and unified Nation. We are confident that Prime Minister Abiy will, despite the enormous challenges he faces, make headway with his vision to bring about unity, reconciliation, stability, and economic rejuvenation.

The Ethiopian Parliament must also be recognized for ensuring a peaceful transition of power, and for choosing an able candidate who can lead Ethiopia and a young generation to achieve greatness for our country and region.

The Prime Minister’s inaugural speech was important for its heartfelt call for a restoration of Ethiopia’s historical identity, and for the engagement of opposition groups and Ethiopians in the diaspora. We pray that, together with the support of the Ethiopian People and his Administration, Prime Minister Abiy will bring about the necessary reforms, unity of purpose, and civility among our many great peoples and cultures which the Ethiopian people so earnestly desire.

Long live Ethiopia.

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Crown Council President Focus of Major Report in US Magazine, Vanity Fair

May 1, 2018

Ethiopian Crown Council President His Imperial Highness Prince Ermias Sahle-Selassie Haile-Selassie was the focus of a major report in the national US magazine, Vanity Fair, which appeared on newsstands on May 1, 2018. Full text of the article can be seen on the magazine's website, at: https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2018/04/global-network-of-monarchists.