By HornCurrent News | October 10, 2025 Addis Ababa — Ethiopia today officially inaugurated its first Free Trade Zone (FTZ), marking a historic economic milestone as the first of its kind in Africa. The launch ceremony was attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Vice President of the Prosperity Party, H.E. Ato Adem Farah, Minister of
Washington D.C. (HornCurrent) — October 2025 U.S. President Donald J. Trump is facing renewed criticism for his administration’s failure to effectively confront America’s ongoing gun violence crisis, even as he continues to emphasize his fight against Antifa and left-wing extremism. At a recent roundtable meeting with independent journalists, Trump declared that “the epidemic of left-wing
Addis Ababa (HornCurrent) — October 2025 Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed has emphasized that achieving complete national prosperity requires modernizing Ethiopia’s rural lifestyle and living standards. During his visit to various parts of Central Ethiopia Region, the Prime Minister inaugurated newly constructed model rural villages built through community volunteerism and government collaboration. Dr. Abiy stated
By Horncurrent Analysis Desk October 2025 – Horn of Africa Reliable sources have informed Horncurrent that Somalia’s State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Ali Omar (commonly known as Ali Balcad), is reportedly heading to Addis Ababa for undisclosed diplomatic talks with Ethiopian federal officials. According to a close source familiar with the minister’s mission, the discussions
By Abdirezak Sahane Elmi Political Analyst and Former Government Official The most devastating political development emerging from Ethiopia’s north today is the shocking revelation that the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF), under the leadership of Dr. Debretsion Gebremichael, is exploring an alliance with Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki, the very man accused of committing genocide and
Islamabad, Pakistan –This afternoon, Ethiopia’s representative held a fruitful meeting with His Excellency Chaudhry Salik Hussain, Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development, at his office in Islamabad. The discussion focused on advancing bilateral cooperation in skill development, a sector both nations view as essential for economic growth and shared prosperity. During
By Abdirezak Sahane Elmi Ethiopia stands at a historic turning point. The nation is transforming itself through massive infrastructure, industrial, and social projects that promise a new era of growth and stability. Yet, these achievements cannot bear fruit without peace. The time has come for all political and armed actors to recognize that dialogue, not
Negotiations between the Federal Government of Somalia and the Jubbaland administration led by President Ahmed Mohamed Islam (Ahmed Madobe) have officially collapsed, plunging Somalia into renewed political uncertainty and exposing deep fractures within the country’s federal system. Part I – Ahmed Madobe’s Strategic Gain Despite the breakdown, political observers say President Ahmed Madobe emerges in
Kismaayo, HornCurrent – Madaxweynaha Jamhuuriyadda Federaalka Soomaaliya, Mudane Xasan Sheekh Maxamuud, ayaa maanta gaaray magaalada Kismaayo, xarunta dowlad-goboleedka Jubbaland, kaddib muddo hal sano ah oo khilaaf siyaasadeed uu u dhexeeyay dowladda federaalka iyo maamulka Jubbaland. Madaxweyne Xasan Sheekh waxaa garoonka Kismaayo kusoo dhaweeyay Madaxweynaha Jubbaland, Axmed Maxamed Islaam (Axmed Madoobe), masuuliyiin sare oo ka tirsan
Mogadishu, October 5, 2025 (HornCurrent) — The deadly Al-Shabaab attack on the Jilacow Investigation Center in Mogadishu has reignited debate over Somalia’s federal security strategy and the leadership of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. While security forces ultimately repelled the assault and killed all seven attackers, many analysts say the incident underscores deeper failures in national