EP 593 – The Untold Story Of The Military Coups Against Emperor Haile Selassie I (Clip 2)
In this powerful episode of Lion Talk, we sit down with veteran Ethiopian tour guide and historian Ras Aybe, whose decades of experience leading travelers through the heart of Ethiopia are matched only by his deep, personal connection to the country’s rich history.
Join us as Ras Aybe breaks down the historical rise of Ras Tafari (Emperor Haile Selassie I) and shares incredible firsthand accounts of how his own family had a front-row seat to the pivotal events that transformed Ethiopia—leading up to the dramatic rise of the Derg regime.
In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
The Rise of Ras Tafari: The socio-political landscape of early 20th-century Ethiopia and Haile Selassie’s journey to the throne.
Eyewitness to History: Untold stories from Ras Aybe’s family lineage through decades of political shift and royal rule.
The Road to the Derg: The key catalysts and mounting tensions that brought an end to the imperial era and gave rise to the Derg regime.
Cultural Insights: How Ethiopia’s complex history continues to shape its identity, tourism, and legacy today.
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