August 8, 2025

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Ethiopia Builds Military Force to Counter Any Threats on Land or Sea – Field Marshal Birhanu Jula

Addis Ababa – Ethiopia has established a new military force capable of confronting any potential threats, whether by land or sea, announced Field Marshal Birhanu Jula, Chief of the Ethiopian Defense Forces. Speaking before the Foreign Relations and Peace Standing Committee of the House of Peoples’ Representatives, where the Ministry of Defense presented its 10-month

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Africa News

IGAD Chair Workneh Gebeyehu Meets AU Chairperson to Strengthen Regional Cooperation

By HornCurrent.com Staff Writer Source: Official X (formerly Twitter) post of H.E. Workneh Gebeyehu June 11, 2025 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — The Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), H.E. Workneh Gebeyehu, held a high-level and productive meeting today with the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mohamud Ali Yousuf. The discussions

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President Mustafe Chairs Regular Regional Security Council Meeting, Emphasizes Stability

By HornCurrent.com Staff Writer Source: SRTV Somali June 11, 2025 gjiga, Somali Region — The President of the Somali Regional State, H.E. Mustafe Muhummed Omer, has chaired the regular meeting of the Regional Security Council, focusing on the overall security situation in the region. During the session, officials reviewed detailed reports on the current state

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Kenyan President Ruto Condemns Death of Man in Police Custody, Calls for Transparent Investigation

By HornCurrent.com Staff Writer June 11, 2025 Nairobi, Kenya — Kenyan President William Ruto has strongly condemned the death of Albert Ojwang, a man who died while in police custody under suspicious circumstances. The president described the incident as “heartbreaking and unacceptable” and called for a swift and transparent investigation. “This tragic occurrence, at the

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Africa Opinions Politics

Betraying the People: When African Politicians Informed on Their Own to Colonial Masters.

By. Mohamed OmarA well known political activist One of the darkest legacies of European colonialism in Africa is not only what was done by the colonizers—but what was done with the help of Africans themselves. While millions struggled for dignity, land, and liberation, a number of African elites chose a different path: they reported, denounced,

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Africa News

Press Statement from the Caucus of Opposition Parties on the National Dialogue Process and the Upcoming Election

The Caucus of Ethiopian Opposition Parties (the “Caucus”) was established with the understanding that the National Dialogue Commission (NDC) Establishment Proclamation disregarded crucial amendments and questions raised by the Joint Council of Ethiopian Political Parties. Furthermore, the appointment of NDC commissioners was not in accordance with the spirit of the proclamation itself, but rather based

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Africa Opinions Politics

Ethiopia’s 2026 Election: Democracy’s last stand or authoritarian coronation?

By. The author, Muktar Ismail Issack Addis Abeba – As Ethiopia prepares for the upcoming seventh national election, the country stands at a crucial crossroads that could either strengthen its democracy or deepen authoritarian tendencies. The key question is whether this election will genuinely capture the voices of the Ethiopian populace or merely serve as a symbolic exercise

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Africa Opinions Politics

Mustafe Omar’s Administration: From Reformist Hope to Institutional Breakdown

By Mohamed Xirsi Political analyst and scholar Of Political Science . June 11, 2025. Copyright Notice: The photo used in this article is sourced from Google and is used for illustrative purposes only. All rights and credits belong to the original owner or creator. The Somali Regional State of Ethiopia witnessed a significant political shift

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Africa Opinions

Abiy Ahmed: The Golden Age Leader Who Rewrote Ethiopia’s Political Destiny.

By Abdinasir Ahmed – Somali Boy June 11, 2025 In the annals of Ethiopia’s long and turbulent political history, few leaders have emerged with the vision, resilience, and transformative impact of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. A leader born into a Muslim family, a product of the diverse heart of Ethiopia, and a symbol of hope

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To the Paid Pen and the Cowardly Keyboard Warrior: Stay Out of Somali Region Affairs

By. Prof. Mohamud Ahmed (Cagawayne) “A man who sells his words for coins may feed his mouth, but he will never nourish his soul.” – Cagaweyne. You don’t know me. You’ve never read my work. But you’ve been paid to speak about me. And therein lies the tragedy — not for me, but for you.

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