Des objets pillés par la Grande-Bretagne lors de la bataille de Maqdala restitués à l'Éthiopie

Des objets saisis par la Grande-Bretagne lors de la bataille de Maqdala ont été restitués à l'Éthiopie aujourd'hui, 158 ans plus tard. Parmi ces objets figurent une mèche de cheveux de l'empereur Tewodros, des vêtements et un bracelet en or.

Addis-Abeba, 14 mai 2026. Abebaw Ayalew, directeur général de l'Autorité éthiopienne pour la protection du patrimoine, a déclaré que ce retour s'inscrit dans le cadre des efforts visant à restaurer les traces historiques et culturelles de l'Éthiopie.

Les objets étaient restés à l'étranger pendant de nombreuses années et témoignent de l'ancienne civilisation et de la souveraineté de l'Éthiopie.

Leur restitution est considérée comme un chapitre majeur illustrant la propriété historique et le succès diplomatique de l'Éthiopie.

Articles connexes

Crowd in Addis Ababa celebrates 130th Adwa victory anniversary with leaders President Taye Atske Sellassie and PM Abiy Ahmed on stage under hopeful theme banner.
Image générée par IA

Ethiopia commemorates 130th Adwa victory anniversary

Rapporté par l'IA Image générée par IA

Ethiopia has marked the 130th anniversary of the Battle of Adwa under the theme 'From Bitter History to Bright Future' in Addis Ababa. President Taye Atske Sellassie described securing Red Sea access as an untouchable red line of sovereignty inherited from Adwa. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed called Adwa the day the sun rose for all Africa and black people.

Acting Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh stated that Ethiopia's survival through historical trials stems from the efforts of its military. He made these remarks while inaugurating a military museum in the Janmeda area. The minister described the museum as a symbol of national dignity and pride.

Rapporté par l'IA

March 2026 marks the 130th anniversary of the Battle of Adwa, a pivotal event in Ethiopian and global history. On March 1, 1896, Ethiopian forces led by Emperor Menelik II defeated an Italian colonial army during the Scramble for Africa. This victory challenged colonial narratives, though Western media coverage often reflected biases.

Ethiopia's National Dialogue Commission is holding discussions with returnees from armed struggle in the Amhara region. The three-day talks in Addis Ababa involve around 200 participants.

Rapporté par l'IA

Belay Molla (Dr.), leader of the Amhara National Congress, stated that forces seeking to grant access to Ethiopia's national interests for historical enemies will not be influential in Ethiopian politics. He emphasized that Ethiopia's Red Sea access is a natural and legal right, and the government is addressing the issue through diplomacy. The party supports elevating this to a national agenda.

Experts in political science and international relations state that Ethiopia must work collectively to rectify the historical mistake of ceding the Red Sea coast. They emphasize raising the issue through accurate diplomacy at the international level to find a solution.

Rapporté par l'IA

Ethiopia's Mechal Sport Club athletics team has won a gold medal at the 60th World Military Nations Athletics Championship held in Trikala, Greece. The team secured first place in the team relay event among 38 participating countries. This marks the first such achievement for the Ethiopian Defense Force's sports club.

 

 

 

Ce site utilise des cookies

Nous utilisons des cookies pour l'analyse afin d'améliorer notre site. Lisez notre politique de confidentialité pour plus d'informations.
Refuser