The Daily Horn News and Beyond
East Africa’s Voice – From the Horn to the Heart of the Continent
After more than a decade of bitter diplomacy, threats of war, and failed negotiations, Ethiopia has done it. The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is now officially complete. Prime Minister…
He’s calling it holy. Critics call it heresy against the constitution. President William Ruto has unveiled plans to construct a massive 8,000-seat church inside the official presidential residence in Nairobi.…
Somalia’s economy grew by 4.1 percent in 2024, according to newly released government data. While the figure reflects continued progress in rebuilding a fragile economy, it represents a slowdown from…
In a move that could reshape East Africa’s financial future, Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) Group Limited is poised to become the first foreign bank to enter Ethiopia in half a…
In the sprawling Kibera slum of Nairobi, where over 250,000 residents grapple with poverty and limited access to formal banking, an unlikely financial revolution is taking root. Bitcoin, the world’s…
A flooded retreat, a helicopter crash, and a power vacuum—Al-Shabaab’s advance sends shockwaves through the Horn of Africa. But Turkey may be the wildcard no one expected. In a stunning…
“They blindfolded us, tied us, stripped us… and then they photographed us.”That’s how Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi described his ordeal at the hands of Tanzanian security officers.Beside him in Nairobi,…
Tensions erupted between Kenya and Tanzania after Tanzanian authorities detained and deported a group of East African activists who had traveled to Dodoma to show solidarity with opposition leader Tundu…
The arrests. The torture. The treason charges. What we’re witnessing across East Africa isn’t just a regional crackdown — it’s the calculated dismantling of democracy itself. From Uganda to Tanzania,…
Mogadishu in Peril as Al-Shabaab Advances, Donor Fatigue Cripples Regional Security Strategy In a stunning diplomatic blow that could redefine the future of peacekeeping in East Africa, the United States…
Families cry foul as Nairobi County launches surprise evictions in long-disputed estate battle Nairobi, Kenya — A quiet Friday morning in Woodley Estate turned into a nightmare for dozens of…
How Kenya’s telecom titan is betting big on Ethiopia’s future—despite a currency crash and massive red ink. Imagine spending billions to enter a new market—only to watch the local currency…
Could this be Africa’s Dubai moment? Ethiopia’s new mega-airport project is set to transform not just Addis Ababa—but the entire continent. For years, Africa’s top airline soared above the clouds—while…
Mogadishu, the battered heart of Somalia, is once again under siege. In the early hours of Monday, explosions rocked the heavily fortified Halane base camp, sending a grim warning across…
With jihadist forces threatening the capital, Turkey makes its boldest military move in Africa yet — deploying thousands of troops to protect a crumbling ally. Mogadishu is bracing for impact.…