September 22, 2025

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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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Ethiopian Worker in Saudi Arabia Receives Moral Compensation After Abuse Incident: Embassy Confirms

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — HornCurrent.com | August 2, 2025 An Ethiopian domestic worker in Saudi Arabia, identified as Meqa Mohamed Arage, has received moral compensation following a reported incident of abuse, according to a statement from the Ethiopian Embassy in Riyadh. Meqa, who traveled to Saudi Arabia four months ago under a two-year contract for

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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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Ethiopia, #Djibouti Joint Defense Committee Signs Agreement on Regional Peace and Security Cooperation.

Addis Abeba, Ethiopia – HornCurrent.com – August 1, 2025 — Ethiopia and Djibouti have signed a new agreement aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation on regional peace and security, marking a renewed commitment under their Joint Defense Committee framework. The agreement was signed on Thursday at the Skylight Hotel in Addis Abeba, following the 11th regular

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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 Opinions

Calls for Genuine Change: Peaceful Protests Sweep the Somali Region

The Somali Region of Ethiopia is witnessing a wave of sustained peaceful demonstrations both inside the region and among the diaspora abroad. Citizens are collectively demanding genuine political change and the removal of the current regional administration, led by President Mustafe Muhumed. For the past six years, the administration has failed to provide essential public

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BREAKING: Canada Joins Countries Recognizing the State of Palestine

In a press statement issued by the Office of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, Canada has officially joined the growing list of countries recognizing the State of Palestine. This move marks a significant shift in Canada’s foreign policy stance on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, signaling growing international momentum in support of Palestinian statehood.

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Belarusian President Lukashenko Reaffirms Strong Support for Ethiopia’s Sea Access and Deepens Bilateral Ties

Minsk, Belarus – President Alexander Lukashenko of Belarus has reaffirmed his country’s strong political and economic support for Ethiopia, following Belarus’ public backing of Ethiopia’s ambition to secure access to a sea gate. In his latest remarks, President Lukashenko stated that Belarus-Ethiopia relations have significantly strengthened, particularly after Belarus openly supported Ethiopia’s push for maritime

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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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