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How a False Unity of Mythical Ethiopia Was Manufactured Through Annexation and Assimilation

ByOlii Boran Posted on

Introduction Emperor Haile Selassie ascended to the throne on April 2, 1930. Just over a year later, on July 16, 1931, he promulgated the country’s first modern Constitution. In that founding document, the name “Ethiopia” was formally constitutionalized for the first time—replacing the historical name “Abyssinia.” This name change, however, did not gain international recognition…

The Myth of Ethiopia’s Historical Continuity: A Political Invention Disguised as Legacy
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The Myth of Ethiopia’s Historical Continuity: A Political Invention Disguised as Legacy

ByOlii Boran Posted on

Synopsis The name Ethiopia is often presented as an unbroken historical identity, tracing back to ancient times. However, a closer examination of historical records, international registrations, and linguistic origins reveals that the name Ethiopia, as applied to a modern empire-state, lacks continuity before the 20th century. Instead, it was a political rebranding strategy, gaining official…