Tigray Region
Tigray is bordered by Eritrea to the north, Sudan to the west, the Afar Region to the east, and the Amhara Region to the south and southwest. Besides Mekelle, major cities include Adigrat, Aksum, Shire, Humera, Adwa, Alamata, Wukro, Maychew, Sheraro, Abiy Adi, Korem, Qwiha, Hawzen, Mekoni and Zalambessa. There is also the historically significant town of Yeha.
Haile Selassie Gugsa
In 1947, eastern Tigray was incorporated into western Tigray and was governed by "Ras" Seyum Mangasha as hereditary prince of all Tigray. "Dejazmach" Haile Selassie Gugsa and his side of the family of Emperor Yohannes IV fell from grace. They no longer enjoy favour either from the Emperor in Addis Ababa or from "Ras" Seyum Mangasha in Tigray.