Today marks the 123rd anniversary of the battle of Adwa in which Ethiopia inflicted a crushing defeat on Italy's colonial army. The collective historical memory is the repository of a people's own self-perception, awareness, and beliefs. Ethiopian history is the history of many peoples and the history of some is not necessarily the history of others. Reconstructing AdwaDebates over national identity and collective memory are not solely rational, fact-based exchanges. As Ethiopia commemorates the 123rd anniversary of the Adwa victory and contemplates a new future, the political elites of today should try to learn some lessons from this historical episode.

Source: Ethiopian News March 01, 2019 12:33 UTC