Ethiopia
Some of the key events about Ethiopia
- 1896Ethiopian forces decisively defeated the Italian army at the Battle of Adwa, preserving the country's independence
- 1896The Battle of Adwa resulted in thousands of casualties
- 1930The first Ethiopian constitution was introduced, modernizing the country's governance
- 1935Italy invaded Ethiopia, leading to a brutal occupation
- 1941Ethiopia regained its independence after five years of Italian occupation during World War II
- 1955Ethiopia became a member of the United Nations
- 1963The Organization of African Unity (now African Union) was established with its headquarters in Addis Ababa
- 1974The discovery of "Lucy," a 3.2 million-year-old hominid fossil, revolutionized understanding of human evolution
- 1974A severe famine struck Ethiopia, causing widespread suffering
- 1977The Ogaden War with Somalia led to significant loss of life and resources
- 1984Another devastating famine hit Ethiopia, resulting in mass starvation
- 1991A new government was formed, ending 17 years of military rule
- 1991The Ethiopian Civil War ended, leaving the country economically devastated
- 1998The Eritrean-Ethiopian War began, causing significant casualties and economic damage
- 2000Ethiopia achieved the Millennium Development Goal of universal primary education
- 2005Post-election violence erupted, leading to deaths and mass arrests
- 2015Severe drought affected millions, causing food insecurity and displacement
- 2018A peace agreement was signed with Eritrea, ending a 20-year border conflict
- 2019Ethiopia broke the world record for planting the most trees in a single day, with over 350 million seedlings
- 2020The Tigray War broke out, resulting in a humanitarian crisis and alleged war crimes
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