Ethiopia

The Kingdom of D'mt extends its realm over Eritrea and northern Ethiopia.

The Kingdom of Aksum embraces Christianity, influencing the region's culture.

The first Hijra marks the arrival of Islam in the region.

Yekuno Amlak overthrows the Zagwe dynasty, marking the establishment of the Solomonic dynasty.

Conflict with the Adal Sultanate leads to fragmentation of the Ethiopian Empire.

Emperor Tewodros II reunifies and modernizes Ethiopia.

Ethiopia is occupied by Fascist Italy and annexed into Italian East Africa.

During World War II, Ethiopia is occupied by the British Army.

Ethiopia regains full sovereignty after World War II.

The Derg military junta overthrows Emperor Haile Selassie amidst civil unrest.

The Ethiopian People's Revolutionary Democratic Front dominates politics following the Derg's fall.

Ethnic-based factions engage in multiple armed conflicts throughout Ethiopia.

Ethiopia becomes a full member of the BRICS group of emerging economies.