August 7, 2025 – Mogadishu H.E. President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has appointed Ambassador Awes Hagi Yusuf Ahmed as the new National Security Adviser, replacing Mr. Hussein Moallim Mohamud. The President extended his gratitude to the outgoing adviser for his service to the nation during a particularly turbulent period in Somalia’s security landscape. The appointment comes
August 7, 2025 – Addis Ababa More than 300 Fano fighters operating in Ethiopia’s Amhara region have voluntarily surrendered to the Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF), according to information obtained by HornCurrent.com from military sources. The individuals, previously engaged in armed resistance, responded positively to the government’s recent call for peace and reconciliation. The ENDF
By HornCurrent News Desk The Ethiopian Immigration and Citizenship Service has announced a new and improved system for issuing e-passports, aimed at streamlining operations and delivering faster services to citizens. According to officials, the new system introduces a modernized workflow for passport issuance, allowing citizens to receive their passports more quickly and efficiently. Beneficiaries have
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia has officially welcomed the appointment of Dr. Girma Amente as the African Union’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office and the World Trade Organization (WTO) in Geneva. In a statement released on August 4, the ministry praised the decision by African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssef,
By: Chella Gemachu The Prosperity Party is on the brink of losing what could amount to more than ten million supporters due to a highly controversial and divisive restructuring decision initiated by Somali Regional State President Mustafe Omar. This recent move has ignited outrage, deepened inter-regional tensions, and shattered the trust of communities that were
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | August 5, 2025 Overview: The Somali Region has endured decades of political upheaval, mismanagement, and corruption that have severely hindered social and economic development. Despite persistent challenges—ranging from violence to displacement—the community has remained resilient, holding onto hope for a better future. Since its establishment as an autonomous administration, the region
By. Kayre Mohamed A renowned scholar and author. Date: August 4, 2025 In a disturbing display of political manipulation, the Somali Regional State (SRS) government, under the leadership of President Mustafe Mohammed Omar, reportedly orchestrated a gathering in Jigjiga on August 4, 2025. This event, according to credible sources, involved individuals posing as traditional elders
Jigjiga, Somali Region — August 4, 2025 Reliable sources close to the Somali Regional President’s office have revealed that President Mustafe Omar is preparing anti-federal and anti-Oromia Region protests in Jigjiga. According to information received by HornCurrent.com this morning, Mustafe has instructed that a coordinated protest campaign be launched against the Federal Government, the Oromia
DATED: June 2025 – Sokoto, Nigeria Senior statesman and former Kaduna State governor Nasir El‑Rufai has issued a stark warning: if President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) secure victory again in 2027, Nigeria’s social capital may be “completely destroyed”—potentially risking the very existence of the country itself . Spoken during a
August 4, 2025 — Mogadishu, Somalia In a significant show of appreciation and support, the Deputy Director General of the International Organization for Migration (IOM), Ugochi Daniels, held a special Townhall meeting with IOM Somalia staff during her recent visit to the country. The event, highlighted on IOM Somalia’s official X (formerly Twitter) account, underscored