December 10, 2025 — Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and the African Development Bank (AfDB) today signed a USD 184 million Grant Agreement to support the Ethiopia–Djibouti–South Sudan Transport Corridor Project – Phase II. The financing will enable the construction of a 67-kilometer expressway from Melka Jilo to Awash, a
Horncurrent-December 9, 2025 The Ethiopia National Dialogue Commission has been updating the international community on the activities carried out so far and the results achieved in the ongoing national dialogue process. The briefing brought together National Dialogue Commissioners, ambassadors, representatives of international organizations based in Addis Ababa, as well as invited participants. Professor Mesfin Araya,
Hosa’ena, Central Ethiopia — Ethiopia on Sunday celebrated the 20th Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples’ Day with vibrant cultural displays, public gatherings, and musical performances in Hosa’ena town of the Central Ethiopia Region. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed attended the celebration, joining thousands of citizens who showcased the country’s cultural wealth and unity. This year’s commemoration highlighted
Addis Ababa – Mayor Adanech Abebe has emphasized the need to reinforce private sector involvement in order to address the city’s growing housing demand. During a visit today, the Mayor toured 1,000 housing units currently under construction by Fison Real Estate, highlighting the project as an example of the positive role private developers can play
Ethiopia has commemorated the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations (UN) and the country’s role as a founding member with a vibrant and colorful cultural night held at Kuriftu Africa Village. The celebration, organized as part of “Ethiopia’s Month” events, brought together ambassadors, deputy mission heads, government ministers, international organization representatives, and
HornCurrent reports with deep sorrow the passing of Sultan Dr. Korfa Garine Ahmed, a former member of the House of Peoples’ Representatives of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE). Sultan Dr. Korfa Garine Ahmed, who represented the Kelafo Constituency of the Somali Regional State, served as an MP for five consecutive terms from 1983
Addis Ababa — President Taye Atske-Selassie has praised the steadily strengthening multisectoral partnership between Ethiopia and Kenya, describing the relationship as one that has “flourished remarkably” in recent years. The President made the remarks while officially bidding farewell to Kenya’s outgoing Ambassador to Ethiopia, George Orina, whose diplomatic tenure is coming to an end. According
ADDIS ABABA — Ethiopia’s Council of Ministers has approved the landmark Digital Ethiopia 2030 strategy alongside several major regulatory reforms aimed at accelerating the country’s digital transformation and economic modernization. The decisions were passed during the Council’s latest regular session. According to official information, the Council endorsed the Digital Ethiopia 2030 framework as a national
Addis Ababa — Ethiopia has been elected President of the Bureau of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) Committee on Social Policy, Poverty and Gender for the 2025–2027 term, securing a key leadership role within one of the continent’s most influential social development bodies. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia
Addis Ababa — The Ethiopian government has arrested eleven top officials on allegations of corruption linked to the procurement of fertilizer, authorities announced on Thursday. According to government sources, the suspects — many of them senior figures within the Agricultural Works Corporation — are accused of engaging in serious misconduct during fertilizer purchase processes. Officials