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, 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
Jigjiga (horncurrent.com ) – Xildhibaan Faysal Cumar oo ka tirsan baarlamaanka Deegaanka Soomaalida ayaa la iskugu daray xadhig iyo jidh-dil xun oo maanta loogu geystay xarunta baarlamaanka dhaxdiisa. Sida ay KaramaraTV u xaqiijiyeen xubno ka mid ah Golaha Xildhibaannada DDS, Xil. Faysal ayaa markii uu saaka tegay baarlamaanka, waxa u yeedhay afhayeenka baarlamaanka iyo mas’uuliyiin
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
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
Jigjiga, DDS – Magaalada Jigjiga, caasimadda Dowlad Deegaanka Soomaalida, ayaa markale wajahday dhacdo naxdin leh oo argagax iyo cabsi ku abuurtay bulshada deegaanka. Gabar yar oo dhallinyaro ahayd, laguna magacaabi jiray Nimco Maxamed, ayaa si arxan darro ah loogu dilay magaalada, kadib markii koox aan la garanayn ay afduubteen. Wararka ay heshay Horncurrent.com ayaa sheegaya