Was Ethiopia part of the African slave trade?

Not likely. The East African slave trade was conducted by Muslims- mostly Arabs. The slavers either penetrated themselves or connected with aboriginal slave catchers from East African ports; Mombasa, Tanganyika. read more

If you mean the Atlantic slave trade, no. Ethiopian slaves were not taken to the Americas, but however a slave trade has existed between the middle east and the horn of Africa for the most part of history. read more

Slaves were also sold abroad as part of the Arab slave trade, serving as concubines, bodyguards, servants and treasurers. Slavery in Ethiopia was first abolished during the Italian occupation period with the issue of two laws in October 1935 and April 1936. read more

A history, in part, of Slave trade in Ethiopia Discussion in 'The Africa Forum' started by Ruperta, Dec 21, 2013. read more