Ethiopia, in the Horn of Africa, is a rugged, landlocked country split by the Great Rift Valley. With archaeological finds dating back more than 3 million years, it’s a place of ancient culture. Among its important sites are Lalibela with its rock-cut Christian churches from the 12th–13th centuries. Aksum is the ruins of an ancient city with obelisks, tombs, castles and Our Lady Mary of Zion church.
Addis Ababa — HornCurrent.com | August 2, 2025 The ruling Prosperity Party’s Executive and Central Committee meetings are officially scheduled to open today, August 2, in Addis Ababa. The highly anticipated session will focus on the country’s current security and economic challenges, with senior party officials expected to deliberate on key policy adjustments and organizational
By. Mohamed Farah A troubling political pattern has taken hold in the Somali Regional State of Ethiopia: leaders who have spent years in power with little to show for it suddenly rebrand themselves as fierce Somali nationalists, only when their tenure is about to end. This last-minute patriotism is not rooted in principle, but in
Addis Ababa, July 31, 2025 – HornCurrent.com — Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed has appointed Ato Addisu Arega as Ethiopia’s new Minister of Agriculture, effective immediately, according to a statement released by the Office of the Prime Minister. Before his new appointment, Ato Addisu Arega served as Coordinator of the Rural Cluster within the Office
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed officially launched the seventh edition of Ethiopia’s Green Legacy Initiative early Thursday morning with a bold goal to plant 700 million seedlings in a single day. In a message shared on his official Facebook page, the Prime Minister expressed his enthusiasm and called on citizens across
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – In a powerful message posted on her official X (formerly Twitter) account, Addis Ababa City Mayor Adanech Abebe has announced the city’s full readiness to participate in Ethiopia’s ambitious environmental campaign to plant 700 million seedlings in a single day. “Addis Ababa is ready!” the mayor declared, adding that the struggle
URGENT NOTICE: Federal Power Play in the Somali Region: Escalating Interference and Targeted Repression A high-level delegation of the Prosperity Party (PP)—including two Deputy Prime Ministers, Head of National Security Redwan Hussein, Federal Police Commissioner General Dambalash, and several Oromia Region officials—are visiting Jigjiga, the Somali Region of Ethiopia. This top-down visit, orchestrated under the
By HornCurrent News Desk | July 30, 2025 JIGJIGA – The Somali Regional Government has strongly denied allegations that it designated administrative districts on land belonging to the Oromo people, dismissing the claims as politically motivated and misleading. In an exclusive interview with Germany-based DW Radio, Somali Regional State Communication Minister Mohamed Adan stated: “There
By HornCurrent News Desk | July 30, 2025 JIGJIGA – Massive public protests across the Somali Regional State have entered their fourth consecutive day, with demonstrators demanding justice and transparency following a controversial government decision to restructure zones, city councils, and woredas. The decision, spearheaded by President Mustafe Omar’s administration, has triggered widespread unrest in
By HornCurrent News Desk | July 30, 2025 JIGJIGA – A high-level federal government delegation led by Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh and Prosperity Party Vice President Adem Farah has arrived in Jigjiga today to assess the escalating political and governance crisis in the Somali Regional State. The delegation, dispatched directly by Prime Minister Dr.
Cod Midaysan oo Ku Saleysan Dareenka Shacabka iyo DantaDeegaanka Soomaalida. Annaga oo ah waxgaradka, aqoonyahanka, odayaasha dhaqanka, haweenka, dhalinyarada, iyo dhammaan shacab waynahaGobolka Afdheer, waxaan si qoto dheer u falanqeynay xaaladdasiyaasadeed ee ka jirta deegaanka Soomaalida. Ka dib markiiaan si mideysan u uruurinay dareenka bulshada iyotabashooyinka taagan, waxaan soo saarnay baaq rasmi ah oosalka ku