Africa Hall
Completed in 1961 as the headquarters of the UN Economic Commission for Africa, Africa Hall hosted the founding of the Organisation of African Unity in 1963 and features a huge stained-glass window.
Africa Hall was a key venue of the Pan-African movement. In 1963, 32 African countries signed the charter here to establish the Organisation of African Unity, the predecessor of the African Union. The hall contains a giant stained-glass window titled 'The Liberation of Africa', created by Ethiopian artist Afewerk Tekle. The building has recently been restored and now includes a visitor center and exhibitions. Visits require advance booking and a passport, and security checks are strict.
Opening hours
Reservation required (mainly weekdays)
Nearby sights
- Fendika Cultural Center
- Meskel Square
- Red Terror Martyrs' Memorial Museum
- Addis Ababa Science Museum
- Unity Park
- Holy Trinity Cathedral, Addis Ababa
- Tomoca Coffee (Piassa)
- Piassa