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In the 1970s and 1980s, Ethiopia experienced civil conflicts and communist purges, which hindered its economy. The country has since recovered and now has the largest economy in East Africa, having the largest population in the region. | In the 1970s and 1980s, Ethiopia experienced civil conflicts and communist purges, which hindered its economy. The country has since recovered and now has the largest economy in East Africa, having the largest population in the region. | ||
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[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethiopia] | |||
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1624 - Abyssinian–Adal war was one of the first proxy wars in the region, as the Ottoman Empire and Portugal took sides in the conflict. When Emperor Susenyos I converted to Roman Catholicism years of revolt and civil unrest followed, resulting in thousands of deaths<br> | 1624 - Abyssinian–Adal war was one of the first proxy wars in the region, as the Ottoman Empire and Portugal took sides in the conflict. When Emperor Susenyos I converted to Roman Catholicism years of revolt and civil unrest followed, resulting in thousands of deaths<br> | ||