Ethiopia on the brink: new Tigray clashes threaten to tear the nation apart again
Something is breaking again in Ethiopia, and this time, it may not be fixable.When fighters from Tigray crossed into the Afar region last week, seizing villages and shelling civilians, it…
Somalia’s Space Ambition: The Secret Deal That Could Change Africa’s Future
A quiet but extraordinary development is emerging along Somalia’s coastline. New intelligence shared by regional analyst Dr. Rashid Abdi suggests that the country’s recent security pact with Turkey may include…
Famine Confirmed in Key Sudanese Cities After RSF Capture
The humanitarian disaster in Sudan has entered a new and alarming phase. International monitors have confirmed that famine is now gripping the cities of Al-Fashir and Kadugli, two major population…
Post-War Reality: How Tigray’s Women Became the Forgotten Survivors
After the Tigray war, thousands of women fled their homes seeking safety in Addis Ababa. What many of them found instead was another kind of struggle — poverty, exploitation, and…
Tanzania’s 98% shock: unrest, deaths, and fears of a regional democratic slide
It began with a statistic that sounded almost impossible, a president winning 98 percent of the vote.In Tanzania, that number has set the country on fire. What should have been…
Ethiopia’s Silent Economic War: The New Tax Rule Shutting Down Small Businesses
Addis Ababa – A new taxation order in Ethiopia is driving small business owners out of work and forcing families to close their shops, cafés, and small bars that operate…
Somaliland President to Visit Ethiopia on Official Invitation
Addis Ababa, Oct 14, 2025 — Somaliland President Dr. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi is set to travel to Ethiopia on Tuesday after receiving an official invitation from the Ethiopian government, marking…
Ethiopia Nigeria, Côte d’Ivoire: Where the World Bank Sees the Strongest Growth in Africa
By Horn Daily Staff Writer The World Bank’s latest Africa Pulse Report projects renewed economic momentum across the continent, with Ethiopia, Nigeria, and Côte d’Ivoire emerging as Africa’s leading growth…
Ethiopia Begins Cross-Border Trade with Kenya Under AfCFTA Framework
Addis Ababa / Nairobi – October 10, 2025Ethiopia has formally commenced trading with Kenya under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), marking a major milestone in the Horn of…
Ethiopia Buys Su-35 Fighter Jets from Russia to Replace Ageing Su-27 Fleet
Ethiopia has confirmed the purchase of six Su-35 fighter jets from Russia, marking the country’s most significant air force upgrade in three decades. The deal was revealed through leaked documents…
Somalia’s Child Brides: When Religion Silences the Law
Horn Daily | Analysis Somalia is once again facing international outrage after lawmakers backed down from a proposed law to ban child marriage. The bill, which sought to set 18…
How Ethio Telecom is cheating Ethiopia, and risking the country’s digital future
A monopoly dressed as a miracle For decades, Ethiopia’s telecom landscape was a one-horse race. Ethio Telecom wasn’t just the biggest player — it was the only player. Every call,…
AGOA’s Expiration: A Turning Point for U.S-Africa Trade and Kenyan Economies
After 25 years of fostering trade between the United States and Africa, the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) officially expired on Tuesday, leaving many to wonder what the future…
Somalia at a Crossroads: Terror, Unity and the Somaliland Question
Somalia is once again facing tough questions about its future. President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud admits that while progress has been made against extremist groups, Al-Shabab remains a major threat. He…
Kenya and Ethiopia Sign Defence Cooperation Agreement in Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa, 25 September 2025 – Kenya and Ethiopia have entered into a new defence cooperation agreement aimed at enhancing security collaboration and deepening long-standing military ties between the two…