January 16, 2026

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Africa News

Ali Omar’s Reported Trip to Addis Ababa Raises Strategic and Political Questions.

By Horncurrent Analysis Desk October 2025 – Horn of Africa Reliable sources have informed Horncurrent that Somalia’s State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Ali Omar (commonly known as Ali Balcad), is reportedly heading to Addis Ababa for undisclosed diplomatic talks with Ethiopian federal officials. According to a close source familiar with the minister’s mission, the discussions

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Ethiopia and Pakistan to Strengthen Cooperation on Skill Development

Islamabad, Pakistan –This afternoon, Ethiopia’s representative held a fruitful meeting with His Excellency Chaudhry Salik Hussain, Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development, at his office in Islamabad. The discussion focused on advancing bilateral cooperation in skill development, a sector both nations view as essential for economic growth and shared prosperity. During

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Federal–Jubbaland Talks Collapse: Ahmed Madobe Strengthens Position as Hassan Sheikh Faces Political Setback

 Negotiations between the Federal Government of Somalia and the Jubbaland administration led by President Ahmed Mohamed Islam (Ahmed Madobe) have officially collapsed, plunging Somalia into renewed political uncertainty and exposing deep fractures within the country’s federal system. Part I – Ahmed Madobe’s Strategic Gain Despite the breakdown, political observers say President Ahmed Madobe emerges in

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Africa News Somali

Mw Soomaaliya Xasan Sheekh Oo Gaadhay Kismaayo, Iyo Mw Jubbaland Axmed Maxamed Islaam Oo Soo Dhoweeyay

Kismaayo, HornCurrent – Madaxweynaha Jamhuuriyadda Federaalka Soomaaliya, Mudane Xasan Sheekh Maxamuud, ayaa maanta gaaray magaalada Kismaayo, xarunta dowlad-goboleedka Jubbaland, kaddib muddo hal sano ah oo khilaaf siyaasadeed uu u dhexeeyay dowladda federaalka iyo maamulka Jubbaland. Madaxweyne Xasan Sheekh waxaa garoonka Kismaayo kusoo dhaweeyay Madaxweynaha Jubbaland, Axmed Maxamed Islaam (Axmed Madoobe), masuuliyiin sare oo ka tirsan

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Analysis: Jilacow Attack Exposes Cracks in Federal Security Leadership

Mogadishu, October 5, 2025 (HornCurrent) — The deadly Al-Shabaab attack on the Jilacow Investigation Center in Mogadishu has reignited debate over Somalia’s federal security strategy and the leadership of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. While security forces ultimately repelled the assault and killed all seven attackers, many analysts say the incident underscores deeper failures in national

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Ethiopia: PM Abiy Announces Ban on Importing Diesel Trucks, Transport Costs Projected to Drop 50%.

Addis Ababa (HornCurrent) — Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) has declared a nationwide ban on the import of diesel-powered heavy vehicles, effective 2 October 2025, as part of a major shift toward cleaner and cheaper energy in Ethiopia’s transport sector. Speaking at the inauguration of the Ogaden Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Project in Kallub, Somali

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Jubaland President Ahmed Madobe Receives Warm Welcome in Kismayo

Kismayo (HornCurrent) — The President of Jubaland State, Ahmed Mohamed Islam (Madobe), received a grand welcome today at Sayid Mohamed Abdille Hassan International Airport in Kismayo, following an official working visit abroad in recent days. The welcoming ceremony was attended by the Speaker of the Jubaland House of Representatives, Abdi Mohamed Abdirahman, members of Jubaland’s

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Africa News Somali

Jubaland iyo Puntland Hoggaamiyeyaashooda oo Kulan Miro-dhal ah ku yeeshay Nairobi

Nairobi (HornCurrent) – Madaxweynayaasha dowlad-goboleedyada xubnaha ka ah Dowladda Federaalka Soomaaliya ee Jubaland iyo Puntland, Mudane Axmed Maxamed Islaam iyo Mudane Saciid Cabdullaahi Deni, ayaa maanta kulan miro-dhal ah ku yeeshay magaalada Nairobi, caasimadda dalka Kenya. Kulankan ayaa lagu qabtay madasha Samatabixinta Soomaaliya, waxaana hoggaamiyeyaasha Jubaland iyo Puntland ay la yeesheen wada-hadallo muhiim ah siyaasiyiin

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PM Abiy Ahmed Arrives in Jigjiga, Expected to Launch Major Projects in Godey

Jigjiga – Horncurrent Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed arrived today in Jigjiga, the capital of the Somali Regional State, for a working visit focused on development projects recently completed and inaugurated in the region. According to officials, the projects being inspected were envisioned and planned under the Prime Minister’s leadership, marking a significant step in

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Africa News Somali

Jubaland iyo Dowladda Federaalka: Halkee ayuu ka Xirmay Xalka Siyaasadeed?

Horncurrent – Moqdisho Kadib baaritaan qoto dheer iyo indha-indhayn siyaasadeed oo ay sameysay Horncurrent, waxa muuqata in khilaafka u dhexeeya Dowladda Federaalka ee uu hoggaamiyo Xasan Sheekh Maxamuud iyo maamulka Jubaland uu salka ku hayo kalsooni darro, ballan-qaadyo jabay, iyo cadaadis siyaasadeed oo muddo socda. Jubaland oo door muuqda ka qaadatay amniga iyo dagaalka ka

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