Day: February 10, 2024

Addis Ababa: The Adwa Victory Memorial Museum will contribute to perpetuating the memory of Adwa and engraving in the hearts and conscience of Africans, African Minerals and Geosciences Centre (AMGC) Director-General Ibrahim Shaddad told ENA.

He noted that “the Ethiopian government built the museum so that it remains in the conscience of all Africans because Adwa is not a battle in a specific region, in Ethiopia, but rather the battle of all Africans for liberation.”

It was a source of inspiration and encouragement for all African countries and their peoples to liberate themselves from European settler colonialism, he added.

“Therefore, Ethiopia is present in the hearts of all Africans as a symbol of independence. (And) that is why it became the headquarters of African liberation.”

Shaddad explained that the battle had brought together all Ethiopian nationalities. ‘Menelik II, with his military forces from all Ethiopian nationalities, was able to defeat them (the colonialists) overwhelmingly in the Battle
of Adwa, in which all Ethiopian nationalities participated.’

The director-general further emphasized the role of the Battle of Adwa in making Ethiopia a political destination and a destination for liberation.

“Ethiopia’s overwhelming victory in the Battle of Adwa against the Italian invasion made all Africans consider Ethiopia a political destination and a destination for liberation. Therefore, the African people decided to make Addis Ababa their capital and to be a platform for unity, which developed and became the African Union.”

As a result, most heads of state flock to Addis Ababa and have made Addis Ababa a stronghold for African diplomacy. The Organization of African Unity was formed and is still in Addis Ababa to continue economic and political liberalization and achieve food security for all African countries.

Shaddad also recalled the pioneering role Ethiopia played in supporting the liberation movements in Africa.

“Ethiopia helped liberation movements in Africa through various political and mil
itary means, training and weapons. Therefore, all Africans have the greatest affection and gratitude towards Ethiopia for its help in liberating their countries from European colonialism, to the point that many African countries adopted the Ethiopian flag.”

Moreover, he praised the efforts made by Ethiopia to achieve political stability in most of the countries of the continent.

Considering its better position in economic and social development as well as security, it can also contribute to economic, all political and security of Africa, the director-general noted.

Shaddad thanked the Ethiopian government, people, and institutions for what they are doing for the African continent, stressing the need to complete political and economic liberation and food security for all African people.

Source: Ethiopian News Agency

Addis Ababa: Ethiopia’s diplomatic efforts have been bearing fruits under the leadership of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, despite the erratic regional and global phenomenon, Ethiopian Ambassador to Tanzania told ENA.

Ethiopia’s Special Envoy and Plenipotentiary to Tanzania, Ambassador Shibru Mamo said the recent diplomatic moves of Ethiopia are responses to the overdue political and economic aspirations of the country.

According to him, Ethiopia’s membership in the BRICS is one of these historical millstones in the country’s modern diplomacy.

Its membership in the BRICS has undoubtedly proved the critical role of Ethiopia in the global arena, the ambassador noted.

‘Initially, many countries had applied to become BRICS members. But we were invited to join this block due to our influence. Ethiopia pursues a progressive diplomatic approach, and tremendous activities are being carried out to safeguard the sustainable interests of our country. To this end, Ethiopia’s diplomacy has been growing from time to time.’

The ambassador believes that most importantly Ethiopia has a leadership that understands the international diplomatic and political dynamics.

This approach has resulted in paramount diplomatic triumphs for Ethiopia.

In his address to the 14th regular session of the House of People’s Representatives (HPR), Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed noted that Ethiopia will strive for the common good of all countries and joined BRICS to cooperate with both the West and the East. It is not a matter of alienating one or making favour to others.

Ambassador Shibru pointed out that Ethiopia’s major achievements have been recorded in various sectors to protect its interests.

‘It is a public knowledge that there was a tremendous and unwarranted foreign influence against us during the last years. There have also been some security challenges here and there at home. But bringing economic development, becoming a member of BRICS, and the ongoing diplomatic endeavors to have seaport on the Red Sea were really laudable.’

Ambassador Shi
bru further mentioned the awarding of the Agricola Medal, a prestigious United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) prize, to Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, adding that ‘this is a global recognition for the wheat production revolution in Ethiopia’

Source: Ethiopian News Agency

Addis Ababa: Adwa Victory Memorial erected in Addis Ababa signifies the contribution that Ethiopia has pioneered to Pan-Africanist movement, according to World Black People Center.

President of the Global Black Center, based in Addis Ababa, Tsagaye Chama recalled that historians describe the victory of Adwa as a new departure for changing the old narratives and laying foundation for anti-clonial movement of the black people around the world.

The victory of Adwa is a legacy that transcends time for Ethiopia, awakening the Pan-African movement and emancipation of all black people across the world, Tsagaye said.

He added the establishment of Adwa Victory Memorial in Addis Ababa has immense contribution serving as hub for history, heritage, and education of the global black people.

According to him, the victory memorial attests Ethiopia’s leading role in the movement of Pan-Africanism.

Ethiopia’s impetus for Pan-Africanism, inspired by the victory of Adwa, was realized not by words but practice, he noted.

T
he president also said that Ethiopia is a spirit, captivating all black people throughout the world and added that the Adwa Victory Memorial will unlock further opportunities for Pan-Africans and black people.

The erection of the Adwa Victory Memorial aligns with the center’s objectives, providing an opportunity for collaboration, he said.

The Global Black History, Heritage and Education Center plays an important role in documenting the history of black people, preserving heritages and forging unity and solidarity among black people as well as establish a museum of pan-Africanism by collecting African artifacts scattered across the globe

Source: Ethiopian News Agency