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
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
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
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
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
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