Addis Ababa, April 27, 2026 (FMC) — President Daniel Francisco Chapo of Mozambique has laid a wreath at the Adwa Victory Memorial in Addis Ababa, honoring the heroes of Ethiopia’s historic victory over fascist Italian forces in 1896.
The President, along with a high-level delegation, arrived in Ethiopia earlier today for an official working visit. It is to be recalled that President Chapo was received by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and toured the Science Museum in Addis Ababa. Meanwhile, members of the Mozambican delegation held discussions with their Ethiopian counterparts aimed at further advancing bilateral relations between the two countries.
During his stay in Addis Ababa, he visited the Adwa Victory Memorial and paid tribute to the legacy of the Adwa victory, widely regarded as a symbol of African resistance and pride.
Addis Ababa City Mayor Adanech Abiebie, in a social media message, said the Mozambican President was received with honor at the memorial. She noted that he laid a wreath at the site and also visited the Adwa Victory Museum, describing it as a symbol of freedom for all Black people.