By Abdirezak Sahane Elmi, Former Government Official The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is more than just a power project , it is a national dream that has finally become a reality. Today, as we celebrate its completion, I feel both pride and deep personal connection, for I was among those who contributed to its
Sofia, Bulgaria – September 1, 2025 (Horncurrent.com) – The European Commission confirmed on Sunday that the plane carrying its president, Ursula von der Leyen, experienced a disruption of its navigation system believed to be caused by Russian interference. According to an EU spokesperson, the incident occurred as von der Leyen was about to arrive in
Waxaa diyaariyey: Horncurrent Media Investigations – Jigjiga Hordhac Mustafe Cagjar, Madaxweynaha Deegaanka Soomaalida Itoobiya, waxaa lagu xantaa inuu mar walba isticmaalo xeelad aanu ugu yeedhnay “mashquulinta siyaasadeed” — taas oo micnaheedu yahay in markasta oo cabasho iyo caro shacabka ka soo hor baxaan, uu abuuro dhacdooyin la macmiley si dareenka bulshada loogu leexiyo dhinac kale.
Horn Current | Opinion The people of the Somali Region woke up to a disgraceful spectacle: President Mustafa Muhumed Omer receiving the SWA Special Award for “honesty and dedication.” But honesty cannot be bought, and leadership is not measured in staged ceremonies. In just the past eight months, 235 innocent civilians have been killed under
Horn Current | August 30, 2025 The Ethiopian National Defense Forces (ENDF) graduated thousands of new recruits on Saturday, August 30, in a series of ceremonies held across three major military training schools. The new graduates are drawn from: Senior military officials, families, and invited guests attended the ceremonies, which showcased the ENDF’s growing emphasis
Laascaanood, Somali Laascaanood is witnessing a historic moment tonight as the newly established Northeastern (NE) Federal Member State holds its first presidential and vice-presidential elections. The milestone comes two years after the end of secessionist control in Laascaanood, an event that led to the formation of NE. Somali observers, political representatives, and community leaders have
Ku:- Reysalwasaraha Dowladda Federaalka Itoobiya, Mudane Dr. Abiy Ahmed AliOg: xarunta-dhexe ee Xisbiga Barwaaqo-PP Ujeeddo: Codsi Sixitaanka Khaladaadka jira, Dib-u-heshiisiin, illaalinta Badqabka dadka iyo Deegaanka iyo Ka-hortagga Colaadaha ay sababeen maamul-xumada iyo Hogaaminta macmalka ah. Bismillaah. Anigoo ah Ugaas Ibraahim Ugaas kana mid ah isimada dhaqanka ee Dowlada Deegaanka Soomaalida (DDS), waxaan si daah-furan, masuuliyad
Nairobi, Kenya – August 29, 2025: The President of Jubbaland State, Ahmed Mohamed Islam, is on a working visit to Nairobi, where he met today with Binyam Reja, the World Bank’s Head of Infrastructure Projects for Eastern and Southern Africa. The President was accompanied by Abdidukri Arab Omar, Director General of the Ministry of Public
HornCurrent.com | Addis Ababa Ethiopia has taken a major step forward in its journey toward food security and agricultural transformation. On [date], Ethiopian Investment Holdings (EIH) signed a Fertilizer Complex Shareholder Investment Agreement with Dangote Industries Limited. The historic $2.5 billion deal was announced by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. The mega project is designed to
By HornCurrent Analysis Desk The recent turmoil in Ethiopia’s Somali Region has sparked growing concerns that external actors, particularly Egypt, are seeking to exploit local fragilities for broader geopolitical gains. Egypt’s Strategic Calculations Cairo’s interest in the Horn of Africa is neither new nor hidden. For decades, Egypt has viewed the Nile Basin and the