September 21, 2025

Ethiopia

Ethiopia

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.

Africa Ethiopia News

Press Release: Issued by the Traditional Elders, Sultans, Leaders, and Community representatives of the Somali Region  

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

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BREAKING NEWS: Mustafe Omar Allegedly Preparing Anti-Federal and Anti-Oromia Protests in Jigjiga

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

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Africa Ethiopia News

Prosperity Party Executive and Central Committee Meeting will Open Today Amid Security, Economic Concerns

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

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Africa Ethiopia Opinions

The Last-Minute Patriots: Why Somali Regional Leaders Suddenly Become Nationalists When Their Time Is Up

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

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Ato Addisu Arega Appointed as Ethiopia’s New Minister of Agriculture

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

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Africa Ethiopia News

PM Abiy Ahmed Launches 7th Annual Green Legacy Campaign with Goal to Plant 700 Million Seedlings

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

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Africa Ethiopia News

Addis Ababa Mayor Adanech Abebe Calls for Mass Participation in Ethiopia’s Historic Green Legacy Day

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

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Africa Analysis Editorial Ethiopia

A message Written by Somali Regional President Mustafe Omar, On Personally owned Page, JigjigaOnline:

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

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Somali Region Denies Claim of Encroaching on Oromo Land, Says New Districts Are Within Its Jurisdiction.

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

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WORRYING DEVELOPMENTS:Somali Region Protests Enter Fourth Day as Public Demands Justice Over Restructuring Decision.

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

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