1947: Revolt Against French Rule in Madagascar
There was an outbreak of a nationalist rebellion in Madagascar. “White settlers were assaulted, plantations burned and French garrisons attacked.” It took the French more than 12 months to put…
Antique photograph of the first Italo-Ethiopian war (1895-1896): Mekelle fort battle
1935: Ethiopia Invaded by Italy
Antique photograph of the first Italo-Ethiopian war (1895-1896): Mekelle fort battle. GETTY Image On October 3rd, 1935 Italy invaded Ethiopia under several pretexts for the invasion. Actually, the only real…
1923: Southern Rhodesia Became Crown Colony
On September 1st, 1923 Southern Rhodesia became a Crown Colony after refusing to join the Union of South Africa. Rhodesia, officially from 1970 the Republic of Rhodesia, was an unrecognised…
Close up of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi on the Indian Rupi
1913: Mohandas Gandhi Arrested in Natal
Close up of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi on the Indian Rupi. GETTY Image Because of the protest led by Mohandas Gandhi for the enacted immigration laws which limited the freedom of…
High resolution digital render of Libya flag. GETTY
1912: Italians Received Libya
High resolution digital render of Libya flag. GETTY The Italian-Turkish War was officially brought to an end by the Treaty of Ouchy. By this treaty, Italy received Libya. The Italians…
Vector illustration of the map of Nigeria. Getty Image
1911: German Gunboat at Agadir
Morocco was a continuous source of dispute. In April, France was forced to commit substantially more forces to take control of the city of Fez. Therefore, the Germans began to…