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By Abdirezak Sahane Elmi Ethiopia stands at a historic turning point. The nation is transforming itself through massive infrastructure, industrial, and social projects that promise a new era of growth and stability. Yet, these achievements cannot bear fruit without peace. The time has come for all political and armed actors to recognize that dialogue, not

By. Abdirezak Sahane Elmi Former government official and Write and HoA geopolitical analyst The recent U.S. State Department investment report on Ethiopia, masked under the language of “economic analysis” and “business climate assessment,” is in fact a direct interference in Ethiopia’s sovereignty, a manipulation of our internal development priorities, and a clear reflection of America’s

In the vast, sun-baked expanses of Ethiopia’s Somali region—a land long whispered about in tales of resilience amid hardship—a quiet revolution is unfolding. Once marginalized by geography and history, this corner of the Horn of Africa is now the canvas for audacious dreams turned into steel and stone. As we stand on the cusp of

Today, the city of Godey has witnessed a moment that will be remembered for generations. With the laying of the foundation stone for the Urea Fertilizer Plant by Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed, a new chapter has begun—not only for Godey and the Somali Region, but for Ethiopia as a whole. For decades, the fertile

By. Abdirezak Sahane Elmi  Former Government Official and Writer of Geopolitical Issues  In the long history of Ethiopia, elites have always played a decisive role in shaping the destiny of the nation. From the struggles of independence to the modernization attempts of emperors, from the revolutionary upheavals of the Derg era to the federal experiment

Across the Ethiopian diaspora, some individuals have been tirelessly working to erode the dignity and reputation of the Ethiopian National Defense Forces (ENDF). Figures such as Neamin Zeleke, Masay Mokenen, Ephrem Madebo, Ayelsaw Zerihun, and others have positioned themselves as “patriots” and “true Ethiopians.” Yet, in reality, their campaigns are aimed at discrediting the very

Addis Abeba – This year’s United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) is taking place in New York from 23 to 29 September, 2025. Held annually in September, the assembly transforms itself into a global carnival, turning Manhattan into a parade ground of motorcades, flashing sirens, red carpets, and flags. Heads of state and monarchs fly in, entourages

By Abdirezak Sahane When Leaders Choose Division: Leadership is not merely about ruling, it is about guiding people, solving problems, and protecting the dignity of all. But too often, leaders fall into the dangerous trap of preaching hatred, revenge, and division. This strategy may provide short-term control, but it leaves behind long-term wounds that outlast

Mohamud A. Ahmed – Cagaweyne  The Horn of Africa is a theatre where the currents of water, the lines of blood, and the smoke of conflict intertwine to define the survival of nations. In this arena, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of Somalia shuttles between capitals that are foes to one another, moving with a posture

The Somali Region is at a crossroads where noise has become a substitute for vision and where the loudness of politics often disguises the emptiness of action. In this climate, political brokers multiply. They present themselves as indispensable intermediaries, yet they only drain the lifeblood of institutions. They are neither architects of renewal nor custodians