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Addis Ababa, August 14, 2025 — A group of Somali elders staged a protest outside the venue where Somali Regional President Mustafe (Mustafa) Omar convened a key meeting yesterday in Addis Ababa. The elders demanded that Mustafe step down, voicing strong opposition to his leadership and policies. No official statement has yet been released by
Dakar, Senegal – Senegal has introduced mandatory e-visa payments for travelers from the United States, United Kingdom, France, China, and other non-African countries, marking a significant shift in its immigration policy. The new measure, part of broader immigration reforms, is designed to streamline entry procedures, boost state revenue, and strengthen border control. Under the policy,
n a move sparking outrage among many Somali Region residents, President Mustafe Omar has reportedly allocated 10 million birr for a single-day conference in Addis Ababa—despite ongoing shortages of water, healthcare, and education in his region. According to multiple sources, the Somali Regional Administration chartered an airplane to transport 300 individuals from Jigjiga to Addis
HornCurrent.com — The African Development Bank (AfDB) announced on Monday that it will provide up to $500 million in financing for Ethiopia’s upcoming mega airport, projected to be the largest in Africa upon its completion in 2029. The new facility will be located near Bishoftu, approximately 45 km southeast of the capital Addis Ababa, and
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni arrived in Cairo on Monday for a three-day official visit at the invitation of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi. The diplomatic mission aims to strengthen bilateral relations and advance regional cooperation on the Nile River. The visit comes less than a week after Museveni hosted Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr.
Addis Ababa, HornCurrent.com — Over recent month, Somali elders, scholars, and clan leaders have traveled to the Ethiopian capital seeking justice and lasting solutions for the Somali Region’s challenges. These elders came with hopes that the federal government would address long-standing grievances within the region peacefully and internally, rather than leaving problems unresolved or escalating
By Horncurrent.com Staff Writer Addis Ababa — Ethiopia’s live animal export sector has recorded remarkable growth in the 2017 Ethiopian fiscal year, both in volume and foreign exchange earnings, according to the Ministry of Trade. Official figures show that 619,294 head of livestock were exported during the year, generating $62.9 million in foreign currency. This
New York, USA – At the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) High-Level Open Debate on Maritime Security, Somalia underscored the importance of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) as the foundation for peaceful and cooperative use of the world’s oceans. Representing Somalia, the country’s delegation stressed that adherence to international
Jigjiga — , August 11, 2025 — The Somali Regional State is witnessing one of the largest state-organized mobilizations in recent years. According to internal directives seen by HornCurrent.com, the regional government has formally ordered governors, district administrators, mayors, and the Jigjiga city administration to bring residents into the streets carrying placards praising President Mustafe
Addis ababa — Internal sources close to Somali Region President Mustafe Omar have revealed to HornCurrent.com that the president has privately asked Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed for an additional three months in office to “fix his mistakes” before handing over power. The request reportedly came after Mustafe realized that the ruling Prosperity Party had decided