The Battle of Adwa took place on March 1, 1896, between the forces of the Ethiopian Empire and the Kingdom of Italy. This conflict arose from Italy's attempt to expand its colonial territory in Africa, specifically aiming to control Ethiopia. The Ethiopian army, led by Emperor Menelik II, successfully defeated the Italians, marking a significant moment in African resistance against European colonization. The victory at Adwa ensured Ethiopia's sovereignty and made it one of the few African nations to remain independent during the Scramble for Africa. This battle is celebrated in Ethiopia as a symbol of national pride and resistance, and it had a lasting impact on the continent's colonial history.