Quote by Emperor Menelik II: “Let our strength be in unity, and our trust in the Almighty.”

This was a rallying cry for the Ethiopian people before a major battle, stressing that their combined strength and faith in God would lead them to overcome foreign invaders and protect their nation's freedom.

Before the Battle of Adwa, where Ethiopia faced an invading Italian army, Menelik II issued a proclamation to galvanize his people. He emphasized national unity and divine support as crucial for victory.

Emperor of Ethiopia from 1889 to 1913, who decisively defeated the Italian army at the Battle of Adwa in 1896 — the first major victory of an African nation against a European colonial power. His modernisation programme and military success preserved Ethiopian independence during the Scramble for Africa.