Ethiopia

Some of the key events about Ethiopia

• 1896

  Ethiopian forces decisively defeated the Italian army at the Battle of Adwa, preserving the country's independence
• 1896

  The Battle of Adwa resulted in thousands of casualties
• 1930

  The first Ethiopian constitution was introduced, modernizing the country's governance
• 1935

  Italy invaded Ethiopia, leading to a brutal occupation
• 1941

  Ethiopia regained its independence after five years of Italian occupation during World War II
• 1955

  Ethiopia became a member of the United Nations
• 1963

  The Organization of African Unity (now African Union) was established with its headquarters in Addis Ababa
• 1974

  The discovery of "Lucy," a 3.2 million-year-old hominid fossil, revolutionized understanding of human evolution
• 1974

  A severe famine struck Ethiopia, causing widespread suffering
• 1977

  The Ogaden War with Somalia led to significant loss of life and resources
• 1984

  Another devastating famine hit Ethiopia, resulting in mass starvation
• 1991

  A new government was formed, ending 17 years of military rule
• 1991

  The Ethiopian Civil War ended, leaving the country economically devastated
• 1998

  The Eritrean-Ethiopian War began, causing significant casualties and economic damage
• 2000

  Ethiopia achieved the Millennium Development Goal of universal primary education
• 2005

  Post-election violence erupted, leading to deaths and mass arrests
• 2015

  Severe drought affected millions, causing food insecurity and displacement
• 2018

  A peace agreement was signed with Eritrea, ending a 20-year border conflict
• 2019

  Ethiopia broke the world record for planting the most trees in a single day, with over 350 million seedlings
• 2020

  The Tigray War broke out, resulting in a humanitarian crisis and alleged war crimes

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