The iconic Africa Hall located in Addis Ababa reopened on Monday
Addis Ababa, October 19, 2024 (FBC) – Africa Hall, the iconic birthplace of the Organization of African Unity will be inaugurated on Monday (21ST October 2024) following its transformation into a 21st-century conference centre and museum, the UN Economic Commission (ECA) for Africa disclosed today.
Following the inauguration, there will be side events culminating with UN Day on 24 October, ECA confirmed.
The historic Africa Hall is one of Addis Ababa’s landmarks. Inaugurated in 1961 by H.I.M. Emperor Haile Selassie, Africa Hall has been host to numerous meetings and African Heads of State’s decisions, among which was the adoption of the Charter of the Organization of African Unity (OAU). This has been immortalized by the artwork located within the Africa Hall, depicting the founding fathers of the OAU.
The 150-square meter stained glass window in the foyer of Africa Hall was designed by the world-famous Ethiopian Artist, Maître Afework Tekle. The artwork, divided into three parts, tells the story of “Africa Then”, “Africa Then and Now”, and “Africa Now and in the Future”.
Africa Hall has undergone massive renovation in order to transform it into a state-of-the-art conference venue as well as a museum.
Following its inauguration on October 21, Africa Hall is expected to be one of the most visited places in Addis Ababa.