Why Ethiopia is the only African country never colonised On the first day of March 124 years ago, traditional warriors, farmers and pastoralists as well as women defeated and humiliated a well-armed Italian army in the northern town of Adwa in Ethiopia. The outcome of this battle ensured Ethiopia’s independence, making it the only African country never to be colonized. Adwa turned Ethiopia into a symbol of freedom for black people globally. It also led to a change of government in Italy. The town of Adwa is located in Northern Tigray,...