Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – The 2017 Ethiopian Islamic Affairs leadership elections have been successfully concluded across the country in a peaceful and orderly manner, according to the Executive Board of the Ethiopian Islamic Affairs Supreme Council’s Election Office. The election process, which began on Nehase 9, 2017 (Ethiopian Calendar), involved the participation of the Muslim
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – HornCurrent.com has learned from confidential sources that a formal court case has been submitted to the Federal Court against Somali Regional State President Mustafe Omar and several other senior officials. The charges reportedly relate to the December 24, 2024 incident in Dacawaley Kebele, Harshin Woreda, Fafan Zone, where 124 civilians were
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – Ethiopia has unveiled plans for a state-of-the-art 62,000-seat mega stadium in Addis Ababa, marking one of the largest sports infrastructure projects in the country’s history. The $500 million facility, inspired by Ethiopia’s iconic woven baskets and coffee beans, will serve as a multi-purpose venue, hosting football, rugby, athletics, and large-scale concerts.
Politics was never meant to be a theater of brute force. It was envisioned as a noble contest of intellect, a chessboard where the sharpness of the pen outweighed the sharpness of the sword. In that arena, words served as arrows that shed no blood, and debates became the true battlefield where nations were built
By Abdirezak Sahane Elmi Former Government Official, Somali Region Dr. Abiy Ahmed is like medicine 💊 for Ethiopia’s political realm because he is trying to reconcile two extreme political ideologies, both rooted in different forms of nationalism. These groups see each other as historic enemies. In my understanding, if Ethiopia is to continue as a
Addis Ababa – Ethiopia is working to build a fully digital and paperless nation, according to Minister of Innovation and Technology, Dr. Belete Molla. In an interview with ETV, Dr. Belete said the Ministry was established to transform Ethiopia into a modern, digital, and innovation-driven country. He noted that as part of this reform, 500
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,
By HornCurrent Editorial Desk In Ethiopia’s fragile political climate, the Oromo question has once again been framed as a “threat” rather than a democratic right. Recent interviews and commentaries reveal a troubling revival of old hostile narratives aimed at delegitimizing Oromo participation in national politics. The Rhetoric of Containment On June 29, 2025, in a
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