Why in the news?
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid a wreath at the Adwa Victory Monument in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia during his official visit in December 2025.
Battle of Adwa (1896)
- Year: 1896
- Between:
- Ethiopian forces
- Italian colonial army
- Outcome:
- Decisive Ethiopian victory
- Ethiopia retained its sovereignty and independence
- Historical Significance:
- Symbol of African resistance to colonialism
- One of the few instances where an African nation defeated a European colonial power during the Scramble for Africa
Diplomatic & Strategic Significance
- Reinforces India–Africa relations
- Strengthens India–Ethiopia strategic partnership
- Reflects India’s support for:
- Sovereignty
- Anti-colonial legacy
- South–South cooperation
Honour Conferred
- PM Modi was awarded Ethiopia’s highest civilian honour:
- Great Honour Nishan of Ethiopia
| (2023) Consider the following pairs: Area of conflict mentioned in news : Country where it is located 1. Donbas : Syria
2. Kachin : Ethiopia 3. Tigray : North Yemen How many of the above pairs are correctly matched? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None |
