Event Egyptian invasion of the Eastern Horn of Africa

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Was a conflict between Aussa, Oromo, and Somali tribesmen, and the Khedivate of Egypt from 1874 to 1885. In 1874, the Egyptians invaded Eastern Ethiopia and ruled it for 11 years.

Chronology

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  • January 1874: In August 1873, Egyptian garrisons, under the rule of Khedive Isma'il Pasha of the Ottoman Empire, occupied Berbera. This move was part of Egypt's efforts to expand its influence in the region and control key strategic ports along the Red Sea coast.
  • January 1885: The British withdrew from Harar in 1884, leaving the city to Abdullahi II, son of the previous emir,
  • January 1876: Egypt annexed the Emirate of Harar in 1875.
  • April 1884: Egypt surrendered all of its possessions south of the Red Sea in March 1884.
  • January 1885: Egyptian occupation of the Gulf of Tadjoura.