Which Italian company signed a treaty with Somali chiefs on behalf of Mogadishu in 1894?
Italian Benadir Company
Italian East Africa Company
Italian Somalia Company
Italian Indian Ocean Company
Answer
In 1894, the Italian Benadir Company signed a treaty of peace, friendship, and protection with Somali chiefs on behalf of Mogadishu. This marked the beginning of Italian colonialism in the region.
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