How Ethiopia stayed uncolonized
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- 08 Aug 2022
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It was an independent empire for many years, and even in the late 19th century, when many European countries scrambled to have African territories of their own, Ethiopia was still exempted.
How did such a vast territory never become occupied? Especially one with many resources that the Europeans would have significantly benefited from if they had control.
Ethiopia, formerly known as Abyssinia, is one of the world’s oldest countries, dating as far back as 400 BCE, and is even mentioned in the bible several times. One thing to note is that Ethiopia’s unique geographical location, economic prosperity, and viability, as well as the unity of the people, helped the territory avoid colonialization.
Despite opposition and various attempts to be subdued, the leaders were determined to keep their country free from external influence. Read More...
