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
By Prof. Mohamud Abdi Ahmed Mr. President,As a kin and a friend, perhaps not in this moment but many years from today, this letter may remind you of what a true old friend tells in a moment of truth. I urge you to read between the lines and act upon what is written here. This
HornCurrent.com — The African Development Bank (AfDB) announced on Monday that it will provide up to $500 million in financing for Ethiopia’s upcoming mega airport, projected to be the largest in Africa upon its completion in 2029. The new facility will be located near Bishoftu, approximately 45 km southeast of the capital Addis Ababa, and
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni arrived in Cairo on Monday for a three-day official visit at the invitation of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi. The diplomatic mission aims to strengthen bilateral relations and advance regional cooperation on the Nile River. The visit comes less than a week after Museveni hosted Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr.
Addis Ababa, HornCurrent.com — Over recent month, Somali elders, scholars, and clan leaders have traveled to the Ethiopian capital seeking justice and lasting solutions for the Somali Region’s challenges. These elders came with hopes that the federal government would address long-standing grievances within the region peacefully and internally, rather than leaving problems unresolved or escalating
By Horncurrent.com Staff Writer Addis Ababa — Ethiopia’s live animal export sector has recorded remarkable growth in the 2017 Ethiopian fiscal year, both in volume and foreign exchange earnings, according to the Ministry of Trade. Official figures show that 619,294 head of livestock were exported during the year, generating $62.9 million in foreign currency. This
New York, USA – At the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) High-Level Open Debate on Maritime Security, Somalia underscored the importance of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) as the foundation for peaceful and cooperative use of the world’s oceans. Representing Somalia, the country’s delegation stressed that adherence to international