Victory of Adwa Signifies Power of Unity for Remarkable Achievements, Says Outgoing Portuguese Ambassador

Addis Ababa, March 2, 2026 (ENA) —The victory of Adwa is a testament that signifies the power of unity for achieving extraordinary results, Outgoing Portuguese Ambassador Luísa Fragoso told ENA.

In an exclusive interview with ENA, Portugal's Ambassador Luísa Fragoso noted that the historic victory is a symbol of national pride and unity.

She hailed the victory as a pivotal achievement which serves as a tribute to the significance of unity in achieving extraordinary goals.

Portuguese celebrate this milestone alongside Ethiopians, Ambassador Fragoso stated, acknowledging the significance of the commemorative ceremonies.

"We stand with you as you continue to reflect on this historic moment and strive to elevate your country to new heights," the Ambassador said.

According to her, Adwa Victory stands as a major achievement for Ethiopia. "We (therefore) celebrate it continuously with you…We want to be at your side as you continue to reflect on these steps to build up your country to further heights."

Emphasizing the importance of national unity, Ambassador Fragoso noted that the Adwa Victory is a testament to what a united nation can achieve when determined to pursue essential goals.

Such moments call for collective action, she underlined, stressing that amicable results emerge from unity, allowing Ethiopia to stand proudly as the enduring nation it is.

It certainly stands as an achievement of a nation that comes together and with a resolve to achieve something that it determines to be essential, the Ambassador underscored.

"Whenever these moments come, it's a moment of call for action. And you then get your results when you are united and you stand as old-standing nation that you are."

 The 1896 Victory of Adwa was a watershed moment where Ethiopians decisively defeated the invading Italian army, marking the only successful African resistance against European colonization.

 It secured Ethiopia's sovereignty, inspired global anti-colonialism, and became a powerful symbol of Pan-Africanism and Black solidarity.