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Hosa’ena, Central Ethiopia — Ethiopia on Sunday celebrated the 20th Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples’ Day with vibrant cultural displays, public gatherings, and musical performances in Hosa’ena town of the Central Ethiopia Region. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed attended the celebration, joining thousands of citizens who showcased the country’s cultural wealth and unity. This year’s commemoration highlighted

Addis Ababa – Mayor Adanech Abebe has emphasized the need to reinforce private sector involvement in order to address the city’s growing housing demand. During a visit today, the Mayor toured 1,000 housing units currently under construction by Fison Real Estate, highlighting the project as an example of the positive role private developers can play

Ethiopia has commemorated the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations (UN) and the country’s role as a founding member with a vibrant and colorful cultural night held at Kuriftu Africa Village. The celebration, organized as part of “Ethiopia’s Month” events, brought together ambassadors, deputy mission heads, government ministers, international organization representatives, and

HornCurrent reports with deep sorrow the passing of Sultan Dr. Korfa Garine Ahmed, a former member of the House of Peoples’ Representatives of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE). Sultan Dr. Korfa Garine Ahmed, who represented the Kelafo Constituency of the Somali Regional State, served as an MP for five consecutive terms from 1983

Addis Ababa — President Taye Atske-Selassie has praised the steadily strengthening multisectoral partnership between Ethiopia and Kenya, describing the relationship as one that has “flourished remarkably” in recent years. The President made the remarks while officially bidding farewell to Kenya’s outgoing Ambassador to Ethiopia, George Orina, whose diplomatic tenure is coming to an end. According

ADDIS ABABA — Ethiopia’s Council of Ministers has approved the landmark Digital Ethiopia 2030 strategy alongside several major regulatory reforms aimed at accelerating the country’s digital transformation and economic modernization. The decisions were passed during the Council’s latest regular session. According to official information, the Council endorsed the Digital Ethiopia 2030 framework as a national

Addis Ababa — Ethiopia has been elected President of the Bureau of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) Committee on Social Policy, Poverty and Gender for the 2025–2027 term, securing a key leadership role within one of the continent’s most influential social development bodies. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia

Addis Ababa — The Ethiopian government has arrested eleven top officials on allegations of corruption linked to the procurement of fertilizer, authorities announced on Thursday. According to government sources, the suspects — many of them senior figures within the Agricultural Works Corporation — are accused of engaging in serious misconduct during fertilizer purchase processes. Officials

AFAR, ETHIOPIA — Breaking News A powerful volcanic eruption has been reported at Mount Erta Ale, one of Ethiopia’s most active and iconic volcanoes, located in the scorching lowlands of Dallol in the Danakil Depression. The eruption sent massive plumes of ash and smoke billowing high into the sky, visibly darkening the horizon and drawing

By HornCurrent Newsroom Date: 24 November 2025 Location: Jigjiga, Ethiopia Shabelle Bank CEO Khadar Reportedly Flees as Sources Confirm Major Institutional Collapse Reliable sources have confirmed to HornCurrent that Mr. Khadar, the Chief Executive Officer of Shabelle Bank, has fled the country after spending several weeks in the United States. The development comes amid growing