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Ethiopia

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Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
Beginning of tensions in the Abyssinia Crisis: League of Nations response and Italy's aggression.
Emperor Haile Selassie's abolition of slavery in Ethiopia.
Coronation of Emperor Haile Selassie I
Accession of Emperor Haile Selassie to the League of Nations as Ethiopia becomes a member state
Ethiopia's decision to withdraw from the League of Nations due to lack of support.
Italian-Ethiopian battle in 1941, ending in Ethiopian victory and Italian withdrawal.
Emperor Lidj Jasu escapes palace coup orchestrated by his aunt Zauditu.
US signs treaty to promote commerce with Ethiopia, boosting economic relations between the two nations.
Marquis C de Bonchamps' expedition reaches Gore amidst challenges and inquisitions.
Victory against Italian forces in a significant historical battle.
Significance of Treaty of Wichale recognizing Menelik II as Emperor and creating Italian Eritrea.
Religious turmoil during Yohannes IV's Roman Catholicism enforcement period at the Council of Boru Meda.
Yohannes IV's reign marked by resistance against Egyptian and Mahdist invasions.
Tewodros II captures Maqdala sparking British Expedition to Abyssinia.
British defeat Emperor Tewodros II in Battle of Magdala, leading to his suicide.
Emperor Tewodros II ascends to the throne following his coronation ceremony.
Ras Marye defeats Gugsa in Battle of Debre Tabor during power struggle.
Emperor Tekle Haymanot I's reign, life, and legacy following his passing.
Emperor Iyoas I: Brief reign and legacy of Ethiopian monarch leads to controversy.
Gondar: Emperor Fasilides establishes new capital.
Solomonic dynasty returns to Gondar, a historic event in Ethiopian history.
Emperor Fasilides ends Jesuit missionary presence, halting Roman Catholicism in Ethiopia.
Emperor Susenyos converts to Catholicism and enforces it on his people.
Emperor Sarsa Dengel's coronation as ruler of Ethiopia's powerful empire.
Menas defeats revolt in Emfraz, demonstrating Emperor's power and leadership.
Revival of Solomonic dynasty after defeating Imam Ahmad Gragn under Emperor Gelawdewos.
Imam Ahmad Gragn's defeat and death in the Battle of Wayna Daga against the Abyssinian forces.
Portuguese capture Muslim hillfort in Battle of Baçente during Christovão da Gama’s campaign.
Estevão da Gama departs for support against al-Ghazi in Emperor's aid mission from Massawa.
Portuguese military intervention in Ethiopian history during the 16th century explained succinctly.
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