January 15, 2026

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State Minister Ambassador Berhanu Meets Pakistani Business Delegation

Horncurrent – December 15, 2025 Addis Ababa — State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Berhanu Tsegaye, met at his office with a high-level Pakistani business delegation currently visiting Ethiopia to explore potential investment opportunities. During the meeting, Ambassador Berhanu noted the growing interest of Pakistani investors in Ethiopia and reaffirmed the Government of Ethiopia’s commitment

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Africa Opinions

Eritrea’s Exit from IGAD: A Regime’s Political Maneuver, Not the Voice of Its People:

By. Abdirezak Sahane Elmi Former government Official , writer and geopolitical analyst. Eritrea’s announcement that it has formally withdrawn from the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has generated a wave of regional concern, but not surprise. For many observers of Horn of Africa politics, this move represents a continuation of an old pattern, not a

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Africa News

Former Disaster Management Commissioner, Wife, and Daughter Sentenced for Large-Scale Corruption

HornCurrent News | Addis Ababa A high-profile corruption case involving former Commissioner of the National Disaster Risk Management Commission, Mitiku Kasa, has concluded with heavy prison sentences handed down to him and his family members. The court found Mitiku Kasa and his family guilty of embezzling large amounts of humanitarian aid funds and relief supplies.

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Parliamentary Standing Committee Evaluates Operations of Ministry of Labour and Skills

HornCurrent News | December 10, 2025 | Addis Ababa The House of People’s Representatives Standing Committee on Human Resources Development, Labour, Training, and Technology is currently reviewing the operational performance of the Ministry of Labour and Skills. Dr. Negeri Lencho, Chairperson of the Standing Committee, said the evaluation focuses on institutional leadership, coordination between officials

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Africa News

African Development Bank Provides USD 184 Million to Support Adama–Awash Expressway Phase II

December 10, 2025 — Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and the African Development Bank (AfDB) today signed a USD 184 million Grant Agreement to support the Ethiopia–Djibouti–South Sudan Transport Corridor Project – Phase II. The financing will enable the construction of a 67-kilometer expressway from Melka Jilo to Awash, a

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Ethiopia’s National Dialogue Commission Briefs International Community on Progress Made So Far.

Horncurrent-December 9, 2025 The Ethiopia National Dialogue Commission has been updating the international community on the activities carried out so far and the results achieved in the ongoing national dialogue process. The briefing brought together National Dialogue Commissioners, ambassadors, representatives of international organizations based in Addis Ababa, as well as invited participants. Professor Mesfin Araya,

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Ethiopia Colorfully Marks 20th Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples’ Day in Hosa’ena.

Hosa’ena, Central Ethiopia — Ethiopia on Sunday celebrated the 20th Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples’ Day with vibrant cultural displays, public gatherings, and musical performances in Hosa’ena town of the Central Ethiopia Region. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed attended the celebration, joining thousands of citizens who showcased the country’s cultural wealth and unity. This year’s commemoration highlighted

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Africa News

Addis Ababa Mayor Calls for Strengthening Private Sector Efforts to Boost Housing Supply

Addis Ababa – Mayor Adanech Abebe has emphasized the need to reinforce private sector involvement in order to address the city’s growing housing demand. During a visit today, the Mayor toured 1,000 housing units currently under construction by Fison Real Estate, highlighting the project as an example of the positive role private developers can play

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Ethiopia Marks 80th Anniversary of the United Nations with Colorful Cultural Night

Ethiopia has commemorated the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations (UN) and the country’s role as a founding member with a vibrant and colorful cultural night held at Kuriftu Africa Village. The celebration, organized as part of “Ethiopia’s Month” events, brought together ambassadors, deputy mission heads, government ministers, international organization representatives, and

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Former FDRE House of Peoples’ Representatives Member Sultan Dr. Korfa Garine Ahmed Passes Away.

HornCurrent reports with deep sorrow the passing of Sultan Dr. Korfa Garine Ahmed, a former member of the House of Peoples’ Representatives of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE). Sultan Dr. Korfa Garine Ahmed, who represented the Kelafo Constituency of the Somali Regional State, served as an MP for five consecutive terms from 1983

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