Battle of Adwa reclaimed the human dignity colonialists sought to erase: Pres. Taye

Addis Ababa, March 2, 2025 (FMC) – The FDRE President Taye Atske-Selassie underscored that the battle of Adwa brought hope and victory to Africans and all black people across the globe, restoring the human dignity that the colonialists had tried to destroy.

Ethiopia celebrated the 129th anniversary of Adwa victory that continues to symbolize African resistance, unity, and self-determination today.

The Day particularly observed at the Adwa Victory Memorial Museum in Addis Ababa in the presence of high ranking government officials and the diplomatic community based in the capital.

In his address at the event, President Taye Atske Selassie said battle of Adwa brought hope and victory to Africans and all black people across the globe, restoring the human dignity that the colonialists had tried to destroy.

The Victory is a symbol for Africans and all black people that demonstrated the heroism of Ethiopians, especially the strong participation and political wisdom of women, he stressed.

The historical background of Adwa is the power of knowledge and supremacy of ideas, the president underscored.

He urged all to ensure that Ethiopia’s greatness is maintained by making its efforts to overcome poverty effectively.

The president mentioned that the victory at Adwa has still been demonstrated on its children’s dedications to Ethiopia’s unity and progress, encouraging the current generation to attain comparable successes through hard work.

The Battle of Adwa, which took place 129 years ago, marked a major triumph for Ethiopians against Italian colonial forces, confirming Ethiopia as the first African nation to successfully resist European colonization.