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The Battle of Adwa

In this episode of Lumumba’s Africa, the professor examines the decisive battle of the First Italo-Ethiopian War. It is one of the most significant events in African history because it marked the first time a modern European power was decisively defeated by an African nation during the ‘Scramble for Africa’. Tune in to find out how the tides turned against the colonial invaders.

16.04.2026
13:11 min
16.04.2026
13:11 min
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The Battle of Adwa
Lumumba’s Africa focuses on the past and current issues affecting the African continent; Filmed amidst the beautiful landscapes of Kenya and hosted by Professor P.L.O. Lumumba, the show looks at the many dichotomies of Africa: why are some of the economies thriving while others stall; why conflicts emerge and refuse to die down, and why despite colonialism being ‘gone’, it still ruins the prosperity of nations.