Ethiopians witnessed a colourful event to mark the country’s victory against Italian forces in a battle that was fought over 120 years ago. The ‘Battle of Adwa’ was fought on March 1, 1896, near the northern town of Adwa. About the Battle of AdwaThousands gathered in the country’s Northern town to mark 121 years since repelling the Italians. Adwa is a market town and separate district in northern Ethiopia specifically in the Tigray region. It is best known as the community closest to the decisive Battle of Adwa fought in 1896 with Italian troops.

Source: Ethiopian News March 02, 2017 17:37 UTC