Ethiopia
Historical Events
980 BC - Kingdom of D'mt Established
The Kingdom of D'mt extends its realm over Eritrea and northern Ethiopia.
330 - Christianity Adopted
The Kingdom of Aksum embraces Christianity, influencing the region's culture.
615 - Islam Arrives
The first Hijra marks the arrival of Islam in the region.
1270 - Rise of the Ethiopian Empire
Yekuno Amlak overthrows the Zagwe dynasty, marking the establishment of the Solomonic dynasty.
1529 - Ethiopian–Adal War Begins
Conflict with the Adal Sultanate leads to fragmentation of the Ethiopian Empire.
1855 - End of Zemene Mesafint
Emperor Tewodros II reunifies and modernizes Ethiopia.
1936 - Italian Occupation
Ethiopia is occupied by Fascist Italy and annexed into Italian East Africa.
1941 - British Occupation
During World War II, Ethiopia is occupied by the British Army.
1944 - Sovereignty Restored
Ethiopia regains full sovereignty after World War II.
1974 - Derg Takes Power
The Derg military junta overthrows Emperor Haile Selassie amidst civil unrest.
1991 - Dissolution of the Derg
The Ethiopian People's Revolutionary Democratic Front dominates politics following the Derg's fall.
2018 - Ongoing Armed Conflicts
Ethnic-based factions engage in multiple armed conflicts throughout Ethiopia.
2024 - Ethiopia Joins BRICS
Ethiopia becomes a full member of the BRICS group of emerging economies.