1990-Ethiopia
 Habitat for Humanity begins working in Addis Ababa, where 80 percent of the population is homeless or living in substandard housing.

 1991-Ethiopia
Meles Zenawi leads overthrow of the Marxist regime; Derg leader Mengistu flees the country.

1991-Egypt
Egypt supports the United States in the Gulf War and is a peacemaker in the Middle East conflict.

1992-Ethiopia
Derartu Tulu becomes the first black African woman to win the Olympic gold medal in the 10,000-meter race.

1993-Ethiopia
Ending 20 years of civil war, Eritrea becomes an independent country.

1993-Uganda
 The Habitat for Humanity International Board of Directors meets in Uganda, marking the first time it has convened in Africa.

1994-Uganda
Uganda's elections support Museveni's presidency.

1994-Kenya
 For the first time, leaders of Habitat for Humanity in Africa gather in Nairobi for a leadership conference.




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