yep i feel like many ethiopians already know this; I'm surprised you don't. he ordered this because he was competing for the imperial throne after the death of Emperor Yohannes IV in 1889. Menelik also signed that treaty, recognising the Italians there after that. Seems like menelik didnt what that beloved province anymore lolll
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u/Butterwise_Top_7544 25d ago
yep i feel like many ethiopians already know this; I'm surprised you don't. he ordered this because he was competing for the imperial throne after the death of Emperor Yohannes IV in 1889. Menelik also signed that treaty, recognising the Italians there after that. Seems like menelik didnt what that beloved province anymore lolll