Anglo-Ethiopian Agreement

The Anglo-Ethiopian Agreement, signed in 1931, was a treaty between Britain and Ethiopia that recognized Ethiopia's independence while granting Britain certain privileges, such as influence over the region and rights to operate key routes like the Red Sea. Essentially, it acknowledged Ethiopia as a sovereign nation but allowed Britain strategic and economic advantages, particularly related to trade and security interests in the Horn of Africa. This agreement helped maintain a balance of power, accommodating British interests without compromising Ethiopia's sovereignty.