November 11, 2025

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Ethiopia’s Islamic Affairs Leadership Elections Successfully Concluded Nationwide

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – The 2017 Ethiopian Islamic Affairs leadership elections have been successfully concluded across the country in a peaceful and orderly manner, according to the Executive Board of the Ethiopian Islamic Affairs Supreme Council’s Election Office. The election process, which began on Nehase 9, 2017 (Ethiopian Calendar), involved the participation of the Muslim

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Federal Court Receives Charges Against Somali Region President Mustafe Omar and Some Other Officials

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – HornCurrent.com has learned from confidential sources that a formal court case has been submitted to the Federal Court against Somali Regional State President Mustafe Omar and several other senior officials. The charges reportedly relate to the December 24, 2024 incident in Dacawaley Kebele, Harshin Woreda, Fafan Zone, where 124 civilians were

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Africa News

Ethiopia to Build $500M Mega Stadium Ahead of AFCON 2029 Bid

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – Ethiopia has unveiled plans for a state-of-the-art 62,000-seat mega stadium in Addis Ababa, marking one of the largest sports infrastructure projects in the country’s history. The $500 million facility, inspired by Ethiopia’s iconic woven baskets and coffee beans, will serve as a multi-purpose venue, hosting football, rugby, athletics, and large-scale concerts.

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Africa Opinions

From Penlords to Warlords: The Tragedy of a Broken Chessboard

Politics was never meant to be a theater of brute force. It was envisioned as a noble contest of intellect, a chessboard where the sharpness of the pen outweighed the sharpness of the sword. In that arena, words served as arrows that shed no blood, and debates became the true battlefield where nations were built

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Africa Opinions

Abiy Ahmed’s Leadership is Medicine for Ethiopia’s State Existence:

By Abdirezak Sahane Elmi Former Government Official, Somali Region Dr. Abiy Ahmed is like medicine 💊 for Ethiopia’s political realm because he is trying to reconcile two extreme political ideologies, both rooted in different forms of nationalism. These groups see each other as historic enemies. In my understanding, if Ethiopia is to continue as a

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Africa Ethiopia News

Ethiopia Moves Toward a Paperless Digital System, Says Innovation Minister

Addis Ababa – Ethiopia is working to build a fully digital and paperless nation, according to Minister of Innovation and Technology, Dr. Belete Molla. In an interview with ETV, Dr. Belete said the Ministry was established to transform Ethiopia into a modern, digital, and innovation-driven country. He noted that as part of this reform, 500

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Trump, Putin Meet in Alaska Amid Push for Ukraine Ceasefire and Nuclear Deal

Alaska – U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held high-stakes talks in Alaska, with discussions centered on Washington’s drive to secure a ceasefire in Ukraine. According to Reuters, the meeting also saw Putin float a last-minute proposal for a potential nuclear accord — a move interpreted as both a bargaining chip and

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Africa News

Somali Elders Protest in Addis Ababa, Call for Mustafe Omar’s Resignation

Addis Ababa, August 14, 2025 — A group of Somali elders staged a protest outside the venue where Somali Regional President Mustafe (Mustafa) Omar convened a key meeting yesterday in Addis Ababa. The elders demanded that Mustafe step down, voicing strong opposition to his leadership and policies.  No official statement has yet been released by

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Senegal Imposes Mandatory E-Visa Fees for Non-African Travelers

Dakar, Senegal – Senegal has introduced mandatory e-visa payments for travelers from the United States, United Kingdom, France, China, and other non-African countries, marking a significant shift in its immigration policy. The new measure, part of broader immigration reforms, is designed to streamline entry procedures, boost state revenue, and strengthen border control. Under the policy,

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Africa Opinions

Opinion | Hostile Narratives Against the Oromo: Old Politics in a New Disguise

By HornCurrent Editorial Desk In Ethiopia’s fragile political climate, the Oromo question has once again been framed as a “threat” rather than a democratic right. Recent interviews and commentaries reveal a troubling revival of old hostile narratives aimed at delegitimizing Oromo participation in national politics. The Rhetoric of Containment On June 29, 2025, in a

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