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News Analysis: HornCurrent.com Exposes Growing Tensions Over Unilateral Administrative Restructuring in Somali Region

Date: July 25, 2025Source: HornCurrent.comReporter: Independent Desk Analyst The Somali Regional State of Ethiopia is once again engulfed in widespread civil unrest, following controversial administrative decisions taken by regional authorities. The recent nomination of new zones, woredas (districts), and city councils—carried out without public consultation or community engagement—has sparked a wave of protests across the

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Press Statement Issued by the Traditional Elders, Religious Scholars, and Intellectuals of the Somali Regional State (DDS)

Date: July 24, 2025Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia We, the Traditional Elders, Religious Leaders, Intellectuals, and members of the broader civil society of the Somali Regional State (DDS), express our deep concern regarding the current political, security, and administrative conditions facing our region. We respectfully urge the Federal Government of Ethiopia, the ruling Prosperity Party, any

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Puntland Rebuts Piracy Allegation, Confirms Seizure of Military Cargo Linked to Turkey

HornCurrent.com | July 24, 2025 Garowe, Puntland – The Puntland State Government has firmly rejected accusations of piracy made by the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS), following the July 18 seizure of the cargo vessel MV Sea World off the Bareda coast in Ras Asay. In a press release issued today, Puntland confirmed that its

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ALERT: Somali Salvation Forum Condemns Federal Government’s Role in Escalating Conflict in Gedo Region

Horncurrent.com | July 23, 2025 The Somali Salvation Forum has issued a strong condemnation of the recent violence in the Gedo region’s Balad-Hawo district, directly accusing the Federal Government of fueling renewed clashes between federal forces and Jubbaland regional troops. In a press release issued today, the Forum expressed grave concern over the deadly confrontations,

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Headline: Isaias Afwerki’s Anti-Ethiopia Rhetoric Lacks Evidence, Distracts from His Own Foreign Allegiances

Date: July 22, 2025 In a recent ERI-TV interview aired on July 19, Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki launched an unsubstantiated tirade against the United Arab Emirates (UAE), accusing the Gulf nation of attempting to control key Red Sea and Indian Ocean ports—including the Suez Canal, Jeddah, Hudaydah, Massawa, Assab, Djibouti, Berbera, Mogadishu, Lamu, Mombasa, and

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Former Tigray Interim President Getachew Reda Slams Alleged TPLF-Eritrea Alliance, Warns of Renewed Conflict

Addis Ababa – HornCurrent.com Getachew Reda, the former President of the Tigray Interim Regional Government and a prominent Tigrayan political figure, has issued a sharp condemnation of what he calls a “so-called alliance” between elements within the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF), factions of the Tigray Defense Forces (TDF), and the regime of Eritrean President

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Navigating Somalia’s Complex Electoral System: Challenges and Paths Forward:

As Somalia’s election season approaches, the political landscape is once again shifting, bringing with it both hope and fears. The air is thick with anticipation, but also with a pervasive concern that the electoral process could be vulnerable to manipulation and undue influence. This sentiment is rooted in a deeply held belief that power often

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China, Egypt Vow to Deepen Strategic Ties and Mutual Cooperation

By Horncurrent News Desk Cairo | July 11, 2025 Chinese Premier Li Qiang concluded a two-day official visit to Egypt on Thursday, reaffirming Beijing’s commitment to deepening strategic cooperation and enhancing mutual benefit between the two historic nations. In a series of high-level meetings, Premier Li emphasized the enduring partnership between China and Egypt, describing

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Strategic Alignments or Destabilization? Villa Somalia, Villa Jigjiga, and Egypt in the Horn of Africa

The geopolitical dynamics of the Horn of Africa are being reshaped by new alliances, strategic calculations, and competitive interests surrounding natural resources, water politics, and regional influence. In this context, the trilateral relationship involving Villa Somalia (the Presidential Palace of Somalia), Villa Jigjiga (seat of the Somali Regional Government in Ethiopia), and Egypt, particularly regarding

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PM Abiy Engages in Strategic Diplomatic Talks on Sidelines of BRICS Summit

current status, progress toward completion, and related matters.Additionally, Gedion emphasized Ethiopia’s interest in drawing lessons, technologies, and investments from these partner countries, recognizing multiple sectors where Ethiopia can both benefit and contribute Source ENA

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