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[l] at 3/3/23 8:03am
Addis Ababa (ENA) March 3/2023 Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Demeke Mekonnen held talks with First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Serbia Ivica Ivica Dačić, and Deputy Foreign Minister of Kazakhstan Kanat Tumysh on the margins of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit in Baku, Azerbaijan. The discussions focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation and mutual interests, it was learned.During the discussion, Demeke gave a brief overview of the implementation of the Pretoria Peace Agreement and noted the need to expand relationships in trade and investment between the countries. Serbia First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ivica Dačić on the occasion stressed the need to scale up the historical relationship between Ethiopia and Serbia with new engagements. Deputy FM of Kazakhstan, Kanat Tumysh, on his part appreciated the political and economic progress of the Ethiopia. He also expressed Kazakhstan’s interest in working on tourism, education and capacity building with Ethiopia, and called for strengthening economic cooperation between the two countries. Kazakhstan and Serbia are members of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) and cooperate with Ethiopia in international forums.

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[l] at 3/3/23 7:58am
Addis Ababa (ENA) March/2023 The peace agreement between the Government of Ethiopia and TPLF has created a conducive environment for farmers in Tigray region to engage in irrigation development activities, farmers in Tahtay Koraro Woreda of Tigray region told ENA. Following the peace agreement signed in Pretoria, South Africa, the people of the Tigray have returned to normalcy by engaging in the day-to-day economic and social development activities. According to farmers of Tahtay Koraro Woreda, they are undertaking irrigation development activities.   Currently, the farmers said they are cultivating various crops, fruits and vegetables through irrigation.   However, they stressed that there is a shortage of agricultural inputs, such as fertilizers, improved seeds, pesticides, and herbicides, among others. One of the farmers in the woreda, Gebremichael Haileselasse, told ENA that they had been unable to farm during the conflict.   Following the peace agreement, however, the farmers are undertaking agriculture activities through irrigation by using ground water, he added. Now I am cultivating corn, chickpeas, vegetables and fruits, among others. But we are facing challenges of agricultural inputs including fertilizer, water pump, improved seeds, and fuel. The other farmer, Tsegaye Berhe, said we are actively undertaking agriculture activities following the peace agreement.   Development activity is impossible without peace, he noted, expressing his happiness to return back to agriculture.   According to Eyob Gebremedhin, Tahtay Koraro Woreda Irrigation Development Coordinator, there is about 1,500 hectares of land that can be develop through irrigation in the woreda. Out of this, some 1,100 hectare is developed by irrigation, he added.   Nevertheless, farmers are facing shortage of agricultural inputs, the coordinator said, pointing out that efforts have been exerted to solve the problem in collaboration with the federal government and non-governmental organizations.   North-West Zone Development and Security Coordinator, Takele Tolesa said the people are turning their face to development activities since peace is the main thing the people sought.   Noting that the farmers have been engaged in summer irrigation development, he stated that preparations are underway to support farmers with the necessary agricultural inputs, including fertilizers and improved seeds.

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[l] at 3/3/23 6:13am
Addis Ababa March 3/2023/ENA/ Achieving the ambitious targets of the 2030 and 2063 Agendas of Africa requires leveraging the power of science, technology, and innovation (STI), according to experts. A press release issued by the ECA stated experts at the Ninth African Regional Forum on Sustainable Development have emphasized the crucial role of STI as a key driver and enabler for ensuring economic growth, improving well-being, mitigating the effects of climate change, and safeguarding the environment. They also underscored the need to strengthen national and regional STI ecosystems by fostering innovation, promoting entrepreneurship, and investing in research and development. By doing so, the experts said that Africa can harness the potential of STI to accelerate its socio-economic progress and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030 and the African Unions Agenda by 2063. The session, held on 2 March 2023, builds on the recommendations of the Fifth African Science, Technology, and Innovation Forum, which accentuates the central role of STI and digitalization during the COVID-19 pandemic and the need for the necessary infrastructures for the development of STI, plans, and policies that are action-oriented towards strengthening its full implantation. The experts highlighted that despite advances in STI, significant gaps remain in bridging the scientific and technological divide between developed countries and Africa. The highly uneven global distribution of scientific capacity and access to knowledge threatens to derail the goal of leaving no one behind, which is the central and transformative promise of Agenda 2030. “We need a clear political will from governments to ensure science, technology, and innovation is a reality. By doing so our education systems will be capacitated to deliver knowledge that is vital to solving Africa’s sustainability challenges,” Niger Higher Education and Research Minister Mamoudou Djibo said. The strategy includes the establishment of universities as centers for excellence and investments in education, technical competencies, and training in the fields of science, technology, research, and innovation. These initiatives are crucial in accelerating progress towards achieving global goals. However, in order to fully leverage the potential of STI, significant investments in research and development are required. National systems also need to be strengthened, Namibia Information and Communication Technologies Deputy Minister Emma Theophilus, stated adding that “strengthening our national systems for STI is a key game changer for rapid structural transformation in Africa. Leveraging the digital transformation can achieve a stronger, smarter, and more inclusive recovery.” Emerging evidence suggests that an STI and digital Africa can be a springboard to accelerate the implementation of the SDGs and fulfill the aspirations of Agenda 2063.

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[l] at 3/3/23 4:44am
Addis Ababa (ENA) March 3/2023 A business delegation consisting of more than 80 Pakistani investors is to visit Ethiopia starting from next Sunday to explore business and investment opportunities, Ethiopian Ambassador to Pakistan, Jamal Beker said. Ambassador Jamal Beker, said today in his media briefing about the business delegation that the trade delegation will come to Ethiopia to explore the investment opportunities. According to him, the visiting delegation are engaged in agriculture, manufacturing, minerals, technology, health care and other sectors. The delegation will come to Ethiopia next Sunday and stay for one week. It is indicated that Pakistani investors have been showing a strong desire to invest in Ethiopia in various sectors. The visit of this business delegation is believed to further strengthen the bilateral trade relations of the two countries, it was learned. Meanwhile, Ethiopian Airlines is also planning start flights between Karachi and Addis Ababa from 26 March 2023. The commencement of the flight to Karachi will help to promote the trade and people to people interaction of Ethiopia and Pakistan, Pakistani Ambassador to Ethiopia, Shazab Abbas told ENA last week. Furthermore, the airline will serve as a link between Pakistan, Africa, and the rest of the world as it connects Ethiopia and Karachi, it was indicated.

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[l] at 3/3/23 4:35am
Addis Ababa (ENA) March 3/2023 The National Macroeconomic Committee conducted a meeting to evaluate the overall economic situation and activities of the country, according to the Office of the Prime Minister. Recall the National Macroeconomic Committee Chaired by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is the central organ that coordinates economic policy making within the government. It has close to 10 members including the Governor of the National Bank of Ethiopia, Ministers from Finance, Planning, Revenue and Senior Economic Advisers. In its deliberations, the committee draws upon the ideas and analysis of experts from governments, universities, research institutions, it was indicated.

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[l] at 3/3/23 3:33am
Addis Ababa /ENA/ March 3/2023 Africa needs a paradigm shift to deliver sustainable development by making a fresh commitment and increasing investment to realize the SDGs, Deputy Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and Chief Economist, Hanan Morsy, urged African states. “A big part in our quest to deliver the SDGs, we need a new paradigm, we need to accelerate action and we need to deliver green and inclusive recovery from the impact of multi crises, which have beset the world,” Morsy said in closing remarks at the 2023 African Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD) which ended on 2 March in Niamey, Niger. She underlined that African countries have borne the brunt of the multi crises of food, fuel, the Ukraine war, the Covid pandemic and climate change to which they were ill-equipped to bounce back from. Analyses by the ECA show that Africa will need around 438 billion USD of adaptation funding by 2030. Apart from the threats of climate change, security threats were also undermining efforts to make lasting development progress. The Deputy Executive Secretary called for commitment to partnerships in achieving the SDG and emphasized the need for a renewed sense of solidarity and understanding that fast growth and recovery will be made by investing in regions where the most potential gains can be made. “A clear message from this forum is that we need to break the risk aversion associated with investing in Africa,” Morsy said, calling for region-wide crowding of the private sector, harnessing blended finance and mobilizing domestic resources through the “monetizing of natural capital.” It has been recognised that Africa can provide 50 percent of the world sequestration needs through its nature-based approaches. It is through this realization that the ECA has supported countries in the Congo Basin Commission to establish a carbon credit registry. The three-day Forum underscored the need for accelerated investment in realizing the SDGs on clean water and sanitation; affordable and clean energy; industry, innovation, and infrastructure; sustainable cities and communities; and partnerships for the Goals. In December 2023, African Heads of state met in Niamey, Niger, for the African Union Summit on industrialization and highlighted the urgency of boosting investment in sustainable value chains to transform African economies The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is an effective lever for Africa to deliver on the SDGs, said Morsy.

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[l] at 3/3/23 3:24am
Addis Ababa (ENA) March 3/2023 The United States through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) remains committed to providing humanitarian assistance in the conflict-affected regions of Ethiopia, USAID Ethiopia and Djibouti Mission Director Sean Jones said. Level of access getting into areas of Tigray has improved following the cessation of hostilities agreement, Jones told ENA, and added “we continue to invest in humanitarian assistance in Afar and Amhara and more and more communities of Tigray are also now receiving humanitarian assistance.” Large percentage of USAID humanitarian assistance is focused on the conflict affected communities in Afar, Amhara, and Tigray, he pointed out, and affirmed “that will continue.” The Mission Director said that USAID has been working in areas like water and sanitation, healthcare sector, agriculture and food security, and education since the beginning of the conflict. “We are also very heavily invested in humanitarian assistance in the conflict affected communities as well. So we continue to invest heavily just in the past year, we have had over 1.4 billion USD in humanitarian assistance across all of Ethiopia, and a large percentage of that almost half is focused on the conflict affected communities in Afar, Amhara, and Tigray; that will continue,” he stated. We are currently discussing with the federal government about where to invest, how to deliver and support the delivery of public services to Ethiopians in all of the conflict affected communities Afar, Amhara and Tigray, the Mission Director stated, adding “of course, what is next is our efforts to support the Ethiopian government’s plan for recovery, reconstruction, and rehabilitation.” Many communities have really suffered greatly under this conflict and is affecting their ability to stand on their own two feet as well as to resume their normal life, Jones said. He also emphasized “it is only, I think, through partnerships, international partnerships, and the support of Ethiopian people and Ethiopian government, that they are going to be able to stand on their two feet again.” Some funds of the existing programs in Ethiopia had been directed towards the conflict affected communities, he stated, and commended “the federal government is talking with all of its international partners about the opportunity to help and collaborate and contribute to the response effort.” It is absolutely fundamental that all Ethiopians come together and continue to show that they are part of one people, that they are part of one country that has a shared future towards prosperity, democracy, economic development, he underlined. It is not about our generation, it is not about what we can do for ourselves, it is about making sure that our children and our childrens children have opportunities. That moment starts now; it starts now by making sure that all Ethiopians are working towards peace,” Jones noted. United States Government and USAID have also been investing another 400 million USD in development programing in health, education, food security, and agriculture, he explained. According to him, the USAID is also investing in providing lifesaving food, access to water, and saving livestock in the drought affected areas of Ethiopia. Moreover, Mission Director Jones underscored “the United States is absolutely committed to a safe, prosperous, independent Ethiopia moving forward. And we very much want to be a partner in investing in that future.”

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[l] at 3/2/23 8:40am
Addis Ababa March 2/2023/ENA/ Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed launched a tax and customs laws compliance national compliance today. The campaign, launched under the theme: “Tax for honor of country,” aims at strengthening the contribution of citizens in the national development endeavors by enhancing their taxpaying culture. During the occasion, he said Ethiopia needs to work hard to become self-sufficient in covering its expenditures and realize dignity and freedom. Creating a poverty free nation is possible through our collective efforts of hard work, patience and compliance to laws, the PM added. “As we launch the tax and customs laws compliance national campaign today, we extend our gratitude to tax payers that have been truthfully fulfilling their national obligation.” According to him, this is the time for Ethiopians to exercise the perseverance demonstrated during the Victory of Adwa to build a better nation. The premier stressed the need to exert collaborative efforts to tap resources for the development of the country in order to maintain Ethiopia’s dignity and sovereignty as well as to overcome poverty. Ethiopia has to ensure its freedom by easing its debt that has been creating more pressure on the country. Despite various external and internal challenges, Abiy noted that Ethiopia is marching on the path of development. To fully meet the development goals of the country, however, the loyalty of tax payers is crucial.

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[l] at 3/2/23 8:15am
Addis Ababa M arch 2/2023 /ENA/ Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Demeke Mekonnen lauded at the Summit-Level Meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Contact Group the commendable strides taken to respond to post-pandemic challenges that the movement has taken since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. In his keynote address at the summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, he appreciated the commendable strides taken to respond to post-pandemic challenges that the Non-Aligned Movement has taken since the outbreak of the pandemic In this regard, the deputy premier mentioned the UN Human Rights Council and UN General Assembly resolutions on universal, equitable, and affordable access to COVID-19 vaccines initiated under the Azerbaijani chairmanship.  He also spoke in detail about the successful conclusion of the Pretoria , South Africa, Peace Deal to end the northern Ethiopian conflict.   The agreement demonstrated Ethiopia’s capacity to resolve its internal challenges without external interference, Demeke noted.   He finally expressed Ethiopia’s support for newly emerging initiatives that aim to revitalize the NAM.   We must closely assess and adopt proposals that will allow us to work for our collective interest.  Representatives of about 70 countries are attending the summit, it was learned.   

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[l] at 3/2/23 7:30am
Addis Ababa /ENA/ March 2 /2023 The victory of Adwa is a manifestation of bravery and unity that can be taken as a good example for the whole Africa, Angolas Military Attaché Colonel Jose Fonseca told ENA. Colonel Fonseca, Angolas Military Attaché at the Angola Embassy here in Addis Ababa, was a guest at the celebration of the 127th Anniversary of the Victory of Adwa celebrated at Meskel Square today. He said that Ethiopia was never colonized due to the bravery of its people. The Victory of Adwa has sown a seed of unity and the capability to fight for freedom and promote unity in the continent, the attaché said, adding that this unity is freedom and freedom is development. “If we come together as one under the spirit of pan-Africanism, the development of Africa will be a reality and this free trade agreement is a consequence of all the processes we started with our forefathers.” Colonel Fonseca pointed out that “we (Africans) aspire now for a more integrated Africa which is moving toward development, and we consider the base for the whole process leading to full integration of Africa in terms of economy and others.” According to him, Africans must celebrate this victory as it affects the desire of all Africans to live in freedom. The continent should celebrate the day, the attaché stated, adding that “for that to happen I think Ethiopia should advertise it more, make it more known because most of the African people don’t know much about this.” This year’s victory of Adwa was celebrated colorfully in a coordinated way that fits its history. During the occasion, a military parade was held as part of the celebration while the event has been celebrated across the country with various assortments. President Sahlework Zewdie, House of Federation Speaker Agegnahu Teshager, House of People’s Representatives Speaker Tagese Chafo, National Defense Force Chief of Staff Field Marshal Birhanu Jula and other senior government officials presided over the celebration at Meskel Square in Addis Ababa.

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[l] at 3/2/23 5:49am
Addis Ababa March2 /2023/ENA/ Ethiopians and Ethiopian descents residing in various parts of the world have celebrated the 127th anniversary of the victory of Adwa today. On this date in 1896, Ethiopians from all walks of life marched to Adwa and defeated the Italian colonial army in the Battle of Adwa. Ethiopians across the nation today marked the 127th anniversary of the victory with various events. Similarly, the Ethiopians and Ethiopian descents residing in various parts of the world have also celebrated the anniversary. The day was observed in England, Italy, France, Greece, Canada and South Africa, it was learned. Furthermore, the 127th anniversary of the victory of Adwa has also been celebrated in Japan, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Beirut, and Uganda.

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[l] at 3/2/23 5:37am
Addis Ababa March 2/2023/ENA/ The Victory of Adwa is not only a source of enduring pride and nationalism for Ethiopians, but also an inspiration to other Africans who took up the fight for independence, the American political-economic analyst Lawrence Freeman told ENA. “Following Adwa, if the British Empire had been defeated in the Boer War in South Africa from 1899 to 1902, colonialism in Africa would have been entirely different, if not eliminated,” he said. According to Freeman, the Victory of Adwa had helped Ethiopia to become the nation most celebrated on the African continent, and a rallying point not just among Africans, but also African Americans as well. “I discovered through my research and interaction with Ethiopians that this military triumph contributed to their bold-visionary thinking,” the analyst stressed. Freeman further noted that Ethiopia’s military success against the Italian invading forces had a profound effect in shaping a unique mind-set of the Ethiopian people. The battle brought together the various disparate sections of the country and created an Ethiopian identity. Ethiopians are today celebrating the 127th anniversary of the Victory of Adwa, the first black nation victory over Italy, one of the Western colonial powers. “The victory of Ethiopia against Italy, on the battlefield in Adwa, led by Menelik II, was extraordinary. A so-called backward African army was not supposed to be able to defeat a so-called modern European military.” Describing Adwa as the most renowned and historic battle in Ethiopian history, the analyst added that the victory by the Ethiopian army helped define the future of the nation as the only non-colonized country in Africa. Freeman underscored that the 127th anniversary of the Victory of Adwa, which is celebrated today, should serve the nation of Ethiopia as a higher cause for harmony. The American analyst emphasized that the new generation of Ethiopia should repeat the victory of Adwa like their forefathers in areas like the completion of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD). He pointed out that the GERD, which will generate 5,150 megawatts of power is a great achievement for the Ethiopian people that will fuel development in the Horn of Africa. The analyst finally said, “I study the long waves of history, and how exceptional events shape the thinking of a nation’s culture. Thus, I can understand how the inspiration for building the GERD was in fact made possible by the military success at Adwa. With that conception in our minds, let us use Ethiopia’s building the GERD, a great engineering accomplishment, to revive the spirit of Adwa, to unify the Ethiopian people, once again.”

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[l] at 3/2/23 3:36am
Addis Ababa (ENA) March 2/2023 The victory of Adwa has heralded freedom not only for Ethiopians, but for the entire black people of the world, Government Communication Service said. In a press release it issued today in connection with the celebration of the victory of Adwa, Government Communication Service said todays generation of Ethiopians must learn from Adwas victory that by standing together we can achieve our countrys journey of prosperity. We must do everything that is expected of our country by following the winning spirit of our forefathers in all the fields we are engaged in. According to the statement, Adwas victory also became an event that laid a great foundation for the conception of the idea of Pan-Africanism. The leadership skills, courage, bravery and unity of purpose of the Ethiopian heroes in the Adwa victory will always be remembered. Adwas spirit of victory being a monument of victory engraved in the minds of the next generations, it is very important that Ethiopia can solve the current national challenges. Ethiopians across the nation today marked the 127th anniversary of the victory of Adwa with various events. Particularly, in Addis Ababa at Meskel Square, the day was observed in the presence of residents of the city and surrounding as well as several high ranking government officials including President Sahlework Zewdie, and diplomats of various countries.

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[l] at 3/2/23 3:29am
March 2/2023 (ENA) The residents of the historic town of Adwa today celebrated the 127th anniversary of the victory of Adwa colorfully. On this date in 1896, Ethiopians from all walks of life marched to the town of Adwa and defeated the Italian colonial army in the Battle of Adwa. The victory of Adwa had not been celebrated in the town for the past two years due to the conflict in the northern part of Ethiopia. However, following the peace agreement signed in South Africa to end the conflict in the region, the inhabitants of the town are today able to mark this year’s celebration peacefully. City residents, religious fathers, federal police and security coordinators, federal officials, youth and other guests participated at the 127th victory of Adwa celebration held in Adwa town.

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[l] at 3/2/23 2:39am
Addis Ababa (ENA) March 2/3023 Battle of Adwa entered the annals of Ethiopian history, marking the tremendous victory of the African people over the European army, Russia Ambassador to Ethiopia Evgeny Terekhin said. In his congratulatory message to Ethiopians on the 127th Anniversary of Adwa Victory, Ambassador Evgeny Terekhin said evidently, the events of the 2nd of March, 1896, hold a special place in the history of not only the Ethiopian state but whole Africa.   According to the ambassador, the victory of the Ethiopian people at the Battle of Adwa is an event of utter importance in the memory of both Ethiopia and all of Africa. This victory is more than a military triumph. It is a demonstration of the great strength of mind, national freedom loving character, will and what a people can achieve, standing united, he pointed out.   Evgeny further noted that the heroism and dedication of the Ethiopian people determined the outcome of the general battle.   “The Battle of Adwa is an outstanding example of the bravery, courage, strength, and unity of the Ethiopian people, which cast doubt on the invincibility of European armies and served as a source of encouragement and a lodestar for all African peoples in the struggle for their independence from the yoke of colonialism,” Ambassador Evgeny said.   He stressed that the victory was a launching pad and a springboard for the emergence of pan-Africanism, it also gave a powerful impetus to the strengthening of the Ethiopian statehood and the countrys independent domestic and foreign policy and fostered its positions on the international arena.   According to the ambassador, the Battle of Adwa may justly be called one of the milestones in the history of Russian-Ethiopian relations.   He recalled that a Russian Red Cross mission also arrived in the country helping thousands of Ethiopian war heroes wounded in the battle. In 1898, two years later, diplomatic relations were established between Russia and Ethiopia.   The ambassador finally congratulates the Government and the brotherly people of Ethiopia on the 127th Anniversary of the Victory at Adwa.

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[l] at 3/2/23 2:17am
Addis Ababa (ENA) March 2/2023 President Sahlework Zewde said the victory of Adwa has played a great role in reviving the Pan-African movement and it is the foundation of modern Africa. During the commemoration of the 127th Adwa victory in Addis Ababa today, the president said the Victory of Adwa has played great role for the revival of Pan-African movement and it is a foundation for the establishment of modern Africa. She noted that the pivotal victory against Italian troops has halted the then fast expansion of European colonialism in the continent and greatly contributed to the revival of Pan Africanism movement in Africa. “The victory of Adwa has greatly halted the then fast colonial expansion in Africa. The Victory of Adwa has played a great role for the foundation of the now modern Africa. The Victory of Adwa is the major foundation for the revival of Pan-Africanism movement,” Sahlework said. “The first Pan-African conference was held only four years after the victory of Adwa,” the president reminded, further stating that Ethiopia, Liberia and Haiti attended the conference as liberated countries. This first Pan-African conference was held in London in 1900 four years after the Ethiopian army’s victory on 1 March 1896 around Adwa town checked Italy’s attempt to build colonial empire in Africa, it was learned. The victory of Adwa had further significance for being the first crushing defeat of European power by African forces during the colonial era and that has contributed to Pan-Africanism and the independence of Africa. Ethiopian National Defense Force Chief of Staff Field Marshal Birhanu Jula for his part said that Ethiopia will work to make the celebration of the victory of Adwa a common festivity among all Africans.  He stressed that Ethiopian Defense Force will continue to safeguarding the national sovereignty of Ethiopia steadfastly by upholding the spirit of unity, bravery and perseverance it had inherited from the victory of Adwa. The Ethiopian National Defense Force staged a military parade at Meskel Square in Addis Ababa as part of the celebration of the 127th Victory of Adwa.   Residents of Addis Ababa and surroundings as well as senior government officials and diplomats have attended the ceremony.  

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[l] at 3/2/23 2:04am
Addis Ababa March 2/2023/ENA/ Ethiopian Defense Force will continue to safeguarding the national sovereignty of Ethiopia steadfastly by upholding the spirit of unity, bravery and perseverance it had inherited from the victory of Adwa, Ethiopian National Defense Force Chief of Staff Field Marshal Birhanu Jula underscored. Field Marshal Birhanu made the remark today in a message he delivered at the celebration of the 127th anniversary of the Victory of Adwa observed at Meskel Square in Addis Ababa. He said that the marvelous victory of Adwa was the result of the unity demonstrated by all Ethiopians across the nation. Ethiopians have made history in Adwa by standing together for a common cause without difference, he said, adding that even today, we must maintain this value of unity, bravery and perseverance and stand in unison to elevate our country to a higher level. In this regard, he said, the Ethiopian Defense Force will continue to safeguard the national sovereignty of Ethiopia by maintaining the unity, bravery and perseverance that the nation inherited from the victory of Adwa. Field Marshal Birhanu further stated that just like the victory of Adwa, Ethiopians have been exerting efforts to successfully complete the construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam amidst of various challenges pledging to continue protecting the safety of the dam by inheriting the heroism from the victory of Adwa. Ethiopians have also been demonstrating the fact that they are the owners of the victory of Adwa by successfully participating in the international peacekeeping missions, he added. This years Adwa Victory was celebrated in a way that fits its history under the coordination of the Ministry of Defense, Birhanu said. He also pointed out that Ethiopia will work to make the celebration of the victory of Adwa a common festivity among all Africans. The 127th anniversary of the victory of Adwa celebrated at Meskel Square in Addis Ababa in the presence of President Sahlework Zewdie, Speaker of the House of Federation, Agegnahu Teshager, Speaker of the House of Peoples Representatives Tagese Chafo, Ethiopian National Defense Force Chief of Staff Field Marshal Birhanu Jula and other senior government officials. Earlier in the morning, President Sahle-Work Zewde and other senior government officials have laid wrath of flower at Menelik II square in Addis Ababa in memory of the victory. The 127th anniversary of the victory of Adwa has been celebrated across the nation today.

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[l] at 3/1/23 11:49pm
Addis Ababa (ENA) March 2/2023 Ethiopians across the nation are celebrating the 127th anniversary of the victory of Adwa with various ceremonies. The anniversary is being particularly celebrated in the capital Addis Ababa colorfully at Meskel Square. President Sahle-Work Zewde, Speaker of House of Federation, Agegnehu Teshager ,Speaker House of Peoples‘ Representative, Tagesse Chafo, President of the Ethiopian Patriotic Association Lij Daniel Jote Mesfin and Chief of the General Staff of the Ethiopian National Army, Field Marshal Birhanu Jula and other senior government officials are attending the celebration at Meskel Square. Earlier in the morning, President Sahle-Work Zewde and other senior government officials have laid wrath of flower at Menelik II square in Addis Ababa in memory of the victory. The anniversary is also being marked in all the regions and Ethiopian missions abroad and among the Ethiopians and foreign citizens of Ethiopian origin across the world. In March 1896, 127 years ago Ethiopians from all corners of the country and defeated the colonial Italian army at the Battle of Adwa. The victory of Adwa is considered as an African victory for it has been inspiring all black people across the globe to fight against the colonial oppressors.

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[l] at 3/1/23 10:45pm
March 2/2023 (ENA) The 127th Victory of Adwa being celebrated in Adwa town, the historic place where Ethiopians in all walks of life registered the first victory against a colonial power ever to be won by an African country in 1896. The victory of Adwa had not been celebrated in this historic town for the past two years due to the conflict in the northern part of Ethiopia. However this year’s anniversary has been celebrated peacefully in the presence of the residents of the town. The residents expressed joy for they are able to commemorate the 127th victory of Adwa in their hometown. The victory of Adwa is not only an Ethiopian victory but also an African as it inspired all black people across the globe to fight against the colonial oppressors. Ethiopians across the nation are also celebrating the 127th Anniversary of the victory of Adwa with various ceremonies.

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Addis Ababa March 1/2023/ENA/ The Victory of Adwa, which has huge share in all the pan-Africanism movements, serves as encouragement and stimulation for all Africans, scholars noted. The 127th Anniversary of the Victory of Adwa will be celebrated tomorrow across the country and beyond. In an exclusive interview with ENA, Lagos University Professor Akin Ibidapo-Obe noted that Ethiopia serves as the flag of freedom for the continent because of its role in the African Union, its role in African independence, and the Victory of Adwa. The fact that Ethiopia was never under colonial rule serves as encouragement and stimulation for all us to continue marching under the flag of freedom, he stated. “The very important point for us Africans is that Ethiopia will continue the leadership position; and therefore when that leadership role is being maintained as the present government is doing, we all come together to build that unity, build the development and progress that Africa needs.” Addis Ababa University History Professor, Ahmed Zekaria said for his part that Ethiopia is the seat of the African Union because of the Victory of Adwa, and Adwa has huge share in all the pan-Africanism movements. According to him, it wont take long for Adwa to be celebrated by the black people across the world, let alone by Africans. Stressing that the crucial role of the victory at the continental level to mobilize the youth and gain economic victory, the professor stated that “we can stop the migration of African youth and it will be used as a catalyst for their countries inclusive growth.” Many scholars and politicians agree that the Victory of Adwa has been serving an emblem of Pan-African movements across Africa and beyond. Former South African President Thabo Mbeki once wrote: “The great victory of Ethiopia in 1896 at the Battle of Adwa was indeed both an Ethiopian and an African victory, corroborating the high regard in which Africans across the continent and the African Diaspora in general hold Ethiopia as well as the inspiration they draw from the existence of a sovereign African state which has existed for millennia.” On March 2, 1896, Italian invaders suffered a defeat at the battle in Adwa, northern Ethiopia.

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Addis Ababa March 1/2023/ENA/ The fact that the Ethiopian government is annually allocating 85 million USD out of its domestic budget to the national school feeding program is exemplary, World Food Program (WFP) School Feeding Program Director, Carmen Barbon said. The 8th Africa Day of School Feeding celebrated at the AU Headquarters today. During the occasion, African Union Education, Science, Technology, and Innovation Commissioner, Mohamed BELHOCINE said the home-grown school feeding program has strategic relevance to the continental education strategy and agriculture program. According to him, the school feeding program also helps stabilize and promote markets and its value chain brings economic returns and facilitates sustainable development. “The home grown school feeding program has not only strategic relevance in contributing to the implementation of the CESA from 2016-2025 which is our continental education strategy for Africa and the comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Program. In addition to promoting markets and the economies, the commissioner noted that, the home grown school feeding value chains brings economic returns for long term sustainable development. “But it also helps a lot to stabilize and promote markets, especially local economies. Home grown school feeding value chains can bring economic returns for long term sustainable development reflecting on agriculture, human capital, and nutrition, education and community resilience.” The program will foster the aim of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), which boosts trade in Africa. “This will have a significant implication in fostering the objective of AFCFTA to boost intra-African trade particularly trade in value added products across Africa,” he added. World Food Program (WFP) School Feeding Director, Carmen Barbon on her part said the fact that low income countries have increased their domestic financing by 15 percent over the last year and half is admirable. “Low income countries have increased their domestic financing by 15 percent over the last year and half. In this regard Ethiopia is carrying out exemplary activities, she said pointing out that Ethiopian government is annually allocating 85 million USD out of its domestic budget to the national school feeding program. We learned that the Ethiopian government is allocating 85 million USD of the domestic budget to the national program.” She indicated that WFP leadership has visited one of the programs in the capital city, Addis Ababa, on Tuesday. “Here in Ethiopia, we had the pleasure of visiting one of the programs here in Addis Ababa yesterday under the leadership of the mayor. She stated that the fact that the Ethiopian government is annually allocating 85 million USD out of its domestic budget to the national school feeding program is exemplary in Africa. The director further stated that the school feeding program is benefiting 66 million children in Africa. It was learned that the project in Ethiopia is providing food to about 700,000 students in all elementary schools in Addis Ababa alone and created jobs for 16,000 women. The program is implemented nationally and has been hailed for significantly increased enrollments, reducing absentees and dropouts of students in the country. The 8th Africa Day of School Feeding celebrated at the AU Headquarters under the theme: “Boosting Local Food Procurement Systems and Regional Value Chains: The role of AfCFTA for Sustained Home-grown School Feeding Programs and Improved Learning”.  Ethiopian Education Minister Birhanu Nega, Addis Ababa City Mayor Adanech Abebie, other Ethiopian government officials, and representatives of partner organizations attended the 8th Africa Day of School Feeding Day.  

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