On March 1, 1896, the hills of Adwa in northern Ethiopia became the stage for a decisive moment in African history. Under the command of Emperor Menelik II and Empress Taytu Betul, Ethiopian forces ...

Addis Ababa, March 2, 2025 (POA)---The former African Union Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat emphasized the enduring significance of Adwa, describing it as more than a military triumph.

Addis Ababa, March 2, 2025 (ENA)—The Adwa Victory is one of the most shining triumphs in the history of Ethiopia, showcasing Ethiopians' resilience, unity, and heroism to shatter colonial ...

Addis Ababa, February 24, 2025 (ENA)—The Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF) has announced that the 129th Adwa Victory Day will be commemorated colorfully across the country under the theme “Adwa, ...

In 1896, Ethiopia did what no other African country had done—it stopped a European power in its tracks. The Battle of Adwa, as detailed in The Battle of Adwa: Reflections on Ethiopia’s Historic ...

The Consulate General of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia in Bahrain, in collaboration with the Ethiopian Community Association, commemorated the 129th Adwa Victory Day and Ethiopia’s ...

The Battle of Adwa is a compelling political narrative of one of the most important events of the late nineteenth-century imperial era: the catastrophic defeat of the Italian army against the levy of ...