The 120th anniversary of the Great Adwa Victory, one of if not the most seminal moment in Ethiopia’s history, was celebrated on Wednesday by Ethiopians with great pride.

The months-long unrest in some parts of the Oromia region shows no sign of abating and continues to lead to loss of lives, injury and destruction of property.

In present-day Ethiopia it is a matter of urgent priority to put the youth front and center in national development endeavors.