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.
August 7, 2025 – Addis Ababa More than 300 Fano fighters operating in Ethiopia’s Amhara region have voluntarily surrendered to the Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF), according to information obtained by HornCurrent.com from military sources. The individuals, previously engaged in armed resistance, responded positively to the government’s recent call for peace and reconciliation. The ENDF
By HornCurrent News Desk The Ethiopian Immigration and Citizenship Service has announced a new and improved system for issuing e-passports, aimed at streamlining operations and delivering faster services to citizens. According to officials, the new system introduces a modernized workflow for passport issuance, allowing citizens to receive their passports more quickly and efficiently. Beneficiaries have
By: Chella Gemachu The Prosperity Party is on the brink of losing what could amount to more than ten million supporters due to a highly controversial and divisive restructuring decision initiated by Somali Regional State President Mustafe Omar. This recent move has ignited outrage, deepened inter-regional tensions, and shattered the trust of communities that were
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | August 5, 2025 Overview: The Somali Region has endured decades of political upheaval, mismanagement, and corruption that have severely hindered social and economic development. Despite persistent challenges—ranging from violence to displacement—the community has remained resilient, holding onto hope for a better future. Since its establishment as an autonomous administration, the region
Jigjiga, Somali Region — August 4, 2025 Reliable sources close to the Somali Regional President’s office have revealed that President Mustafe Omar is preparing anti-federal and anti-Oromia Region protests in Jigjiga. According to information received by HornCurrent.com this morning, Mustafe has instructed that a coordinated protest campaign be launched against the Federal Government, the Oromia
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