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Ethiopia Reaffirms Legitimate Interest in Red Sea Access Amid Egypt’s Exclusionary Remarks

Addis Ababa, November 1, 2025 (HornCurrent) — Ethiopia has reiterated its legitimate right to seek access to the Red Sea as part of its long-term national and regional development strategy, following remarks by Egypt’s Foreign Minister, Dr. Abdel Atty, who claimed that it was “unacceptable for landlocked Ethiopia to take part in any Red Sea

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Federal Police Reinforce National Unity and Commitment to Rule of Law — Deputy Commissioner General Melaku Fenta

Addis Ababa, October 31, 2025 (HornCurrent) — The Deputy Commissioner General of the Ethiopian Federal Police and Head of the Crime Prevention Directorate, General Melaku Fenta, has reaffirmed the institution’s unwavering commitment to strengthening unity and upholding the rule of law across the country. Speaking during a visit to the Special Anti-Terror Commando Training Program,

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Somalia Bestows Its Highest National Honor on President Ismail Omar Guelleh for Role in Arta Peace Process.

Djibouti City, October 31, 2025 (HornCurrent) — In a historic and emotional ceremony held tonight at the Djibouti Presidential Palace, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud conferred Somalia’s Highest National Honor on Djiboutian President Ismail Omar Guelleh in recognition of his extraordinary role in shepherding the Arta Peace Process, which led to the birth of Somalia’s

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THE SHILABO AND HIGLOLAY WOREDAS RESIDENT’S SECURITY ALART. 

A well-organized terror attack took place a village under Shilabo district of Somali state of Ethiopia as of Tuesday morning, October 28, 2025. Where heavily armed terrorist Militia was carried out a terror attack against innocent pastoralist civilians of Shilabo district residents and were killed 6 unarmed Ethiopian citizens. In fact, less than 6 month it is third incidents (3rd) that terrorist group had crossed

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Prosperity Party Deputy President Adam Farah Says Ethiopia Is Building a Healthy Political Culture

Bahir Dar, Ethiopia — HornCurrent Analysis Prosperity Party Deputy President and Head of the Main Secretariat, Adam Farah, said Ethiopia is making progress toward building a balanced, healthy, and dialogue-based political culture. Speaking at a joint consultative forum held in Bahir Dar between the Amhara Regional Government and various political parties, Adam Farah stated that

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 Xasan Maxamuud iyo Rabitaankiisa Siyaasadeed ee Waalida ah.

Falanqaynta Siyaasada Soomaaliya: HornCurrent  Madaxweynaha Soomaaliya Xasan Sheekh Maxamuud ayaa mar labaad kusoo laabtay kursiga madaxtinimada, isagoo markii hore xilkaas hayay intii u dhaxaysay 2012 ilaa 2017. Laakiin maanta, sanadihii uu ku jiray xilka labaad (2022–2025), waxaa muuqata in dalka uu galay marxalad siyaasadeed oo mugdi ah, middaas oo calaamad u ah fashilka hoggaamineed ee

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Transport Minister Dr. Alemu Sime Calls for Sustained Efficiency and Transparency to Enhance National Productivity

Addis Ababa (HornCurrent) – Ethiopia’s Minister of Transport and Logistics, Dr. Alemu Sime, has called for continued efforts to deliver efficient, transparent, and accountable services in the transport and logistics sector, underscoring its crucial role in supporting other national sectors and improving overall productivity. The Minister made the remarks during a leadership and planning capacity-building

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Tigray Democratic Solidarity (Simret) Party Elects Getachew Reda as President at Founding Conference.

Addis Abeba (HornCurrent) – The newly formed Tigray Democratic Solidarity (Simret) Party, founded by former senior leaders of the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF), has elected Ato Getachew Reda as its President during its founding conference held in Addis Abeba on 24 October 2025. During the inaugural conference, the party elected its leadership structure, including

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Dowladda Itoobiya oo Soo Bandhigtay Hub Dhuumaalaysi ah oo La Soo Galiyay Gudaha Dalka.

Nageyle (HornCurrent) – Dowladda Federaalka Itoobiya ayaa shaacisay in ay gacanta ku dhigtay hub aad u badan oo si dhuumaalaysi ah lagu soo gelinayay gudaha dalka. Saraakiisha sirdoonka Itoobiya ayaa magaalada Nageyle ku soo bandhigay ku dhowaad 800 qori iyo in ka badan 3,000 xabbadood oo rasaas ah, kuwaas oo lagu qabtay hawlgallo kala duwan

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Weekly Drought Outlook for the Somali Region — Friday, 24 October 2025.

The October to December rainy season, known as the Deyr, continues to unfold under the weight of uncertainty across Ethiopia’s Somali Region. Meteorological data and hydrological indicators are painting a consistent picture of below-average rainfall, rising surface temperatures, and deteriorating rangeland conditions. The convergence of these climatic stressors calls for renewed vigilance and decisive early

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