April 17, 2026

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The Art of Sycophancy: How a Network of Yes-Men Exposes Leaders and Weakens Nations.

In the world of politics, a common and unfortunate cycle repeats itself. Politicians vie for power and influence, often resorting to flattery and sycophancy to gain the leader’s favor. This clash between the Voice of Reason and the Culture of Bootlicking goes beyond mere ideological differences, challenging personal integrity and values, and shaping the political

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Ethiopian Delegation Led by Dr. Alemu Sime Arrives in Djibouti for โ€œDESSUโ€ Corridor Administration Platform.

Djibouti, October 19, 2025 (HornCurrent News) โ€” A high-level Ethiopian government delegation led by Dr. Alemu Sime, Minister of Transport and Logistics, has arrived in Djibouti to participate in the founding platform of the โ€œDESSUโ€ Corridor Administration Authority, a strategic regional initiative connecting Djibouti, Ethiopia, South Sudan, and Uganda. The Ethiopian delegation includes Ambassador Berhanu

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Contradictory Struggles: Power and Principle in Ethiopiaโ€™s Political Theatre.

By Abdirezak Sahane Elmi In the long and tumultuous arc of a nationโ€™s history, there emerge epochs in which contradiction itself becomes the defining narrative, moments when a countryโ€™s soul is torn between self-interest and self-preservation. Ethiopia now stands precisely at such a moment: a historical crossroad where two contending currents, the seekers of power and the defenders

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Ethiopia: Former President of Ethiopian Islamic Affairs Supreme Council, Grand Mufti Haji Umar Idris, Passes Away.

Addis Abeba โ€“ Grand Mufti Haji Umar Idris, the former President of the Ethiopian Islamic Affairs Supreme Council (EIASC), has passed away following a short illness for which he had been receiving medical treatment, the Council announced late this evening. In its official statement, the EIASC described the late Mufti as โ€œa great figure and

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Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Highlights Ethiopiaโ€™s Vast Natural Wealth During Visit to Bale Zone

Date: October 19, 2025 Bale Zone, Oromia Region โ€” Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed underscored Ethiopiaโ€™s immense natural wealth and development potential during his recent visit to Bale Zone, where he toured various sites with local leaders and officials. The final destination of the visit was the breathtaking Fincha Habera Waterfall, where the Prime Minister

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Ethiopiaโ€™s Finance Minister Attends 114th G-24 Ministers and Governors Meeting in Washington, D.C.

Washington, D.C., 16 October 2025 โ€” Ethiopiaโ€™s Minister of Finance, H.E. Ahmed Shide, participated in the 114th Meeting of the Ministers and Governors of the Intergovernmental Group of Twenty-Four (G-24), held on the sidelines of the 2025 World Bank and IMF Annual Meetings in Washington, D.C. The session, chaired by Argentina, focused on โ€œStructural Transformation

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Lessons from Puntland: Leadership, Democratization, and Political Partnership in Somaliaโ€™s Evolving Landscape.

By Abdifatah Abdinur IntroductionIn Somaliaโ€™s complex and often volatile political and security environment, Puntland State emerges as a remarkable example of resilience, pragmatic leadership, and forward-looking governance. Over the past decade, Puntland has demonstrated a capacity to harmonize counter-terrorism efforts, democratic institution-building, and inclusive political engagement. Its notable achievements โ€” including the successful containment of

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Ethiopia-Somaliland-Somalia-Egypt-Djibouti Pentarilateral Relations.

Ethiopia’s pursuit of maritime access is reshaping the Horn of Africa’s geopolitical landscape, challenging traditional power dynamics, and raising questions about sovereignty, regional influence, and economic survival. Since becoming landlocked after Eritrea’s independence in 1993, Ethiopia has faced constraints on its economic potential and strategic autonomy. Its reliance on ports like Djibouti has cost billions

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High-Level Ethiopian Delegation Meets World Bank VP at 2025 Annual Meetings.

October 13, 2025 | HornCurrent A high-level Ethiopian delegation, led by H.E. Ahmed Shide, Minister of Finance, engaged in productive discussions with Mr. Ndiame Diop, Vice President for Eastern and Southern Africa at the World Bank, during the 2025 World Bankโ€“IMF Annual Meetings. The delegation included Dr. Eyob Tekalign, Governor of the National Bank of

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