Great Famine (jan 1, 1888 – jan 1, 1892)

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Rinderpest introduced from India kill approximately 90% of cattle (see 1890s African rinderpest epizootic).
Lack of rainfall as early as 16 November 1888 led to famine in all but southernmost provinces; locusts and caterpillar infestations destroy crops in Akele Guzay, Begemder, Shewa and around Harrar.
Conditions worsen with cholera outbreaks (1889–92), a typhus epidemic, and a major smallpox epidemic (1889–90).
Conditions forced the coronation of Menelik II to be a subdued event.

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