November 10, 2025

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Ethiopian Delegation Led by Dr. Alemu Sime Arrives in Djibouti for “DESSU” Corridor Administration Platform.

Djibouti, October 19, 2025 (HornCurrent News) — 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 “DESSU” Corridor Administration Authority, a strategic regional initiative connecting Djibouti, Ethiopia, South Sudan, and Uganda. The Ethiopian delegation includes Ambassador Berhanu

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Africa Opinions

Contradictory Struggles: Power and Principle in Ethiopia’s Political Theatre.

By Abdirezak Sahane Elmi In the long and tumultuous arc of a nation’s history, there emerge epochs in which contradiction itself becomes the defining narrative, moments when a country’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 – 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 “a great figure and

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Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Highlights Ethiopia’s Vast Natural Wealth During Visit to Bale Zone

Date: October 19, 2025 Bale Zone, Oromia Region — Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed underscored Ethiopia’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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𝐄𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐑𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐨 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (HornCurrent) – The Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF) has officially launched the 44th round of commando training at its Special Operations Training Center, under the leadership of Lieutenant General Shuma Abdata, Commander of the Special Operations Division. According to an ENDF statement, Lt. Gen. Shuma urged the new recruits to utilize the

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Ethiopia’s Finance Minister Attends 114th G-24 Ministers and Governors Meeting in Washington, D.C.

Washington, D.C., 16 October 2025 — Ethiopia’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 “Structural Transformation

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Lessons from Puntland: Leadership, Democratization, and Political Partnership in Somalia’s Evolving Landscape.

By Abdifatah Abdinur IntroductionIn Somalia’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 — including the successful containment of

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Africa Opinions

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 Bank–IMF Annual Meetings. The delegation included Dr. Eyob Tekalign, Governor of the National Bank of

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𝐀𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐫 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞 𝐓𝐮𝐥𝐮 𝐒𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐧 𝐈𝐧 𝐚𝐬 𝐄𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐚’𝐬 𝐀𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐃𝐣𝐢𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐢

Ambassador Legesse Tulu, appointed as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia to the Republic of Djibouti, took the oath of office before Tewodros Mihret, President of the Federal Supreme Court, after receiving his credentials from President Taye Atske Selassie. On the occasion, President Taye provided the newly appointed Ambassador with

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