By Abdirezak Sahane Elmi In the long and tumultuous arc of a nationโs history, there emerge epochs in which contradiction itself becomes the defining narrative, moments when a countryโs soul is torn between self-interest and self-preservation. Ethiopia now stands precisely at such a moment: a historical crossroad where two contending currents, the seekers of power and the defenders
Addis Abeba โ Grand Mufti Haji Umar Idris, the former President of the Ethiopian Islamic Affairs Supreme Council (EIASC), has passed away following a short illness for which he had been receiving medical treatment, the Council announced late this evening. In its official statement, the EIASC described the late Mufti as โa great figure and
Date: October 19, 2025 Bale Zone, Oromia Region โ Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed underscored Ethiopiaโs immense natural wealth and development potential during his recent visit to Bale Zone, where he toured various sites with local leaders and officials. The final destination of the visit was the breathtaking Fincha Habera Waterfall, where the Prime Minister
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (HornCurrent) โ The Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF) has officially launched the 44th round of commando training at its Special Operations Training Center, under the leadership of Lieutenant General Shuma Abdata, Commander of the Special Operations Division. According to an ENDF statement, Lt. Gen. Shuma urged the new recruits to utilize the
Washington, D.C., 16 October 2025 โ Ethiopiaโs Minister of Finance, H.E. Ahmed Shide, participated in the 114th Meeting of the Ministers and Governors of the Intergovernmental Group of Twenty-Four (G-24), held on the sidelines of the 2025 World Bank and IMF Annual Meetings in Washington, D.C. The session, chaired by Argentina, focused on โStructural Transformation
By Abdifatah Abdinur IntroductionIn Somaliaโs complex and often volatile political and security environment, Puntland State emerges as a remarkable example of resilience, pragmatic leadership, and forward-looking governance. Over the past decade, Puntland has demonstrated a capacity to harmonize counter-terrorism efforts, democratic institution-building, and inclusive political engagement. Its notable achievements โ including the successful containment of
Ethiopia’s pursuit of maritime access is reshaping the Horn of Africa’s geopolitical landscape, challenging traditional power dynamics, and raising questions about sovereignty, regional influence, and economic survival. Since becoming landlocked after Eritrea’s independence in 1993, Ethiopia has faced constraints on its economic potential and strategic autonomy. Its reliance on ports like Djibouti has cost billions
October 13, 2025 | HornCurrent A high-level Ethiopian delegation, led by H.E. Ahmed Shide, Minister of Finance, engaged in productive discussions with Mr. Ndiame Diop, Vice President for Eastern and Southern Africa at the World Bank, during the 2025 World BankโIMF Annual Meetings. The delegation included Dr. Eyob Tekalign, Governor of the National Bank of
Ambassador Legesse Tulu, appointed as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia to the Republic of Djibouti, took the oath of office before Tewodros Mihret, President of the Federal Supreme Court, after receiving his credentials from President Taye Atske Selassie. On the occasion, President Taye provided the newly appointed Ambassador with
Brasรญlia, Brazil โ [HornCurrent News] โ Ethiopia has reaffirmed Africaโs proactive role in global climate solutions during the Pre-COP30 Ministerial Meeting held in Brasรญlia. Representing Ethiopia, Ambassador Leul Tadesse underscored the importance of the Addis Ababa Declaration, the key outcome of the 2nd Africa Climate Summit (ACS2), as a critical contribution to the upcoming COP30