Rodolfo Graziani was one of the most violent figures produced by European colonialism in Africa. An Italian general and senior official under Benito Mussolini, he became notorious for directing mass killings, chemical warfare, and terror campaigns during Italy’s invasion...
In the late 19th century, European empires were tearing through Africa, forcing ancient kingdoms into submission. From West Africa to the Great Lakes, monarchs were stripped of power as colonial flags replaced indigenous rule. Ethiopia stood out as a...
The Danane concentration camp was an Italian colonial prison near Mogadishu, established after Italy’s conquest of Ethiopia. It held thousands of East Africans who had resisted Italian rule, including fighters, community leaders, and civilians. Life in the camp was...
Prince Alemayehu Simyen Tewodoros, an Ethiopian prince, experienced a heartbreaking abduction from his native land during the 19th century, where he was forcefully taken to Britain by British forces
Balahu was a towering Ethiopian giant who served as the esteemed umbrella bearer and later drum-major to Emperor Haile Selassie. However, his life took a tragic turn when he encountered Italian troops in 1936.
The Meskel festival is the first big festival of the Ethiopian religious year and marks the finding of the cross that Jesus was crucified on, according to Orthodox Christian tradition.
Meron Hadero has become the first Ethiopian author to win the prestigious AKO Caine Prize for African Writing for her short story titled "The Street Sweep".
Two artefacts that were stolen during colonial-era looting by British forces in Ethiopia have been withdrawn from auction after the Ethiopian government appealed in a letter.
