Ethiopians in Uganda commemorate 127th Victory of Adwa

Addis Ababa February 28, 2023 (FBC) – The Ethiopian Community in Uganda have celebrated the 127th Victory of Adwa under the theme ‘Unity, Bravery and Perseverance’, a freedom and honor that defines Ethiopia as a pan-African nation at their Embassy in Kololo.

According to a statement from the Ethiopian embassy in Uganda, the victory has restored Ethiopia’s 3,000-year-old history of sovereignty and territorial integrity.

The victory of Adwa is thus not a victory of independence, but rather a victory that commemorates the struggle Ethiopia endured to preserve its inherent freedom, the statement adds.

“The Triumph of ADWA has contributed immeasurably to the struggle for freedom on the African continent and to similar struggles against injustice around the world. Adwa is also a beacon of hope for Black people who have been subjugated to prejudice and suffering, particularly in the Caribbean and the Americas,” the statement reads.

According to the statement, ever since the victory of Adwa, foreign powers have continued to interfere in Ethiopia’s domestic affairs. However, Ethiopia has prevailed in solving its challenges with its resolutions, the statement outlines.

“In this light, it is noteworthy that Ethiopia is committed to tackling its difficulties in accordance with the notion “African Solutions for African Problems.” Ethiopia has once more overcome adversity and resolved the issue in its northern region in the spirit of the Victory of Adwa, an African-led and Ethiopian-owned process,” it reads.

It added that the 127th Anniversary of the Victory of Adwa continues to be one of a kind as Ethiopia unites to solve the issues they face with their wisdom and preserve their sovereignty and territorial

In her remarks, Sara Welelaw Melese, the Charge d’ Áffaires, Public Diplomacy and Diaspora Affairs at the Ethiopian Embassy in Uganda, said as proven by Marcus Garvey’s “Back to Africa” movement and the evolution of Pan Africanism, the Adwa victory had a profound effect on the black culture in general.

She explained that Adwa eventually led to the independence of several African nations, as well as the formation of the Organization of African Unity, today’s African Union, with Addis Ababa as Africa’s diplomatic capital, having hosted the 36th AU Summit a week ago.

“All the way through, Ethiopia has represented political ambitions for freedom in Africa, and the Victory of Adwa has become a symbol of African liberty, independence, dignity, and pride.

With its long history of civilization and independent culture and governance, Ethiopia owns a unique virtue that even our adversaries recognize, she said.

By: Yonathan Yoseph