[Independent (Kampala)] In 1896, Ethiopians triumphed over colonial forces in the historic Battle of Adwa, securing their country's independence and making Ethiopia, alongside Liberia, the only African nation to never be colonized. This victory not only safeguarded Ethiopia's sovereignty but also inspired other African nations that were either resisting or already colonized that they could successfully defend or reclaim their independence. This fueled liberation struggles across the continent until decolonization was fully