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Taytu Betul: The one who spotted Italy's deceit

Sella Oneko
May 12, 2021

Taytu Betul, regarded as one of Ethiopia's greatest leaders, was the wife of Emperor Menelik II. She was instrumental in defeating Italian imperialists and also founded Addis Ababa, Ethiopia's capital city.

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