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Laascaanood, Somali Laascaanood is witnessing a historic moment tonight as the newly established Northeastern (NE) Federal Member State holds its first presidential and vice-presidential elections. The milestone comes two years after the end of secessionist control in Laascaanood, an event that led to the formation of NE. Somali observers, political representatives, and community leaders have

Ku:- Reysalwasaraha Dowladda Federaalka Itoobiya, Mudane Dr. Abiy Ahmed AliOg: xarunta-dhexe ee Xisbiga Barwaaqo-PP Ujeeddo: Codsi Sixitaanka Khaladaadka jira, Dib-u-heshiisiin, illaalinta Badqabka dadka iyo Deegaanka iyo Ka-hortagga Colaadaha ay sababeen maamul-xumada iyo Hogaaminta macmalka ah. Bismillaah. Anigoo ah Ugaas Ibraahim Ugaas kana mid ah isimada dhaqanka ee Dowlada Deegaanka Soomaalida (DDS), waxaan si daah-furan, masuuliyad

Nairobi, Kenya – August 29, 2025: The President of Jubbaland State, Ahmed Mohamed Islam, is on a working visit to Nairobi, where he met today with Binyam Reja, the World Bank’s Head of Infrastructure Projects for Eastern and Southern Africa. The President was accompanied by Abdidukri Arab Omar, Director General of the Ministry of Public

HornCurrent.com | Addis Ababa Ethiopia has taken a major step forward in its journey toward food security and agricultural transformation. On [date], Ethiopian Investment Holdings (EIH) signed a Fertilizer Complex Shareholder Investment Agreement with Dangote Industries Limited. The historic $2.5 billion deal was announced by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. The mega project is designed to

By HornCurrent Analysis Desk The recent turmoil in Ethiopia’s Somali Region has sparked growing concerns that external actors, particularly Egypt, are seeking to exploit local fragilities for broader geopolitical gains. Egypt’s Strategic Calculations Cairo’s interest in the Horn of Africa is neither new nor hidden. For decades, Egypt has viewed the Nile Basin and the

HornCurrent News Desk South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his deep condolences following the untimely passing of celebrated journalist, political commentator, and broadcaster Tshidi Madia. In a heartfelt message, President Ramaphosa said his thoughts are with Madia’s family, friends, and colleagues as they mourn the loss of a woman who was “taken in the

Cairo, Egypt – Egypt has secured the second spot in Africa in 2025 for transforming raw resources into finished goods, reaffirming its position as one of the continent’s leading industrial and manufacturing hubs. The North African nation has made significant strides in processing and value addition across multiple sectors, including cotton, petroleum products, fertilizers, chemicals,

Somalia has made a compelling case for its vast oil and gas potential, signaling a new chapter in the country’s economic transformation. Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Abdirizak Omar Mohamed (Daha Shire), presented investment opportunities to U.S. energy stakeholders, underscoring Somalia’s readiness to attract global players into its promising energy sector. With increasing momentum

Hawassa, Ethiopia – The Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE) Hawassa District and its Hawassa Industrial Park Branch have recognized and awarded customers engaged in export trade within the Hawassa Industrial Park. The recognition highlighted the critical role of these customers in driving the bank’s outstanding performance over the past fiscal year. The Hawassa Industrial Park

HornCurrent News Desk – August 25, 2025 The crisis in the Somali Region of Ethiopia continues to escalate, with reports of mass arrests, torture, and killings emerging from several towns including Kabridahar, Marsin, Fik, Jigjiga, Dhanaan, East Imay, and Garbo. Local residents told HornCurrent.com that the crackdown comes after Somali Region President Mustafe Omar allegedly