Has Trump Just Handed Africa the Opportunity of the Century?
A Historic Breakup or a Bold New Beginning? Donald Trump has never done things the traditional way. But even by his own standards, what is happening to U.S.-Africa relations under…
Are Ethiopia’s Shiny New Projects Hiding a Bigger Opportunity for the Horn of Africa?
Could Regional Unity Be the Missing Piece in Ethiopia’s Development Puzzle? Editor’s Note: The views expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect those of HornDaily. When Ethiopia’s Prime Minister…
Somalia Grants License to Elon Musk’s Starlink to Launch Nationwide Satellite Internet Service
MOGADISHU – April 13, 2025Somalia has officially authorized Elon Musk’s satellite internet company, Starlink, to begin operations in the country, marking a major milestone in Somalia’s digital infrastructure ambitions. The…
Ethiopia’s 8.4% Growth Projection Collides with Harsh Economic Reality
ADDIS ABABA – April 13, 2025As Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s administration projects an optimistic 8.4% economic growth rate for Ethiopia, the stark realities on the ground tell a vastly different…
Is Kenya Finally Breaking Free From Western Dependence? U.S. Tariffs Push Nairobi Toward Africa-Led Trade Future
Kenya is at a crossroads — and this time, it might be exactly what the continent needs. After years of enjoying preferential treatment under the African Growth and Opportunity Act…
Al-Shabaab Militants Derail Kenya’s Vision for Lamu Port Trade Corridor
LAMU, Kenya — April 9, 2025Kenya’s aspirations to transform its northern corridor into a pivotal regional trade route have encountered significant setbacks due to ongoing militant activity by the al-Shabaab…
Could This $600 Million Deal Push Kenya—and the Horn—Toward a United Future?
A Billion-Shilling Bombshell That Could Redefine Borders, Economies, and Lives in East Africa In a move that’s sent ripples across the region, the World Bank has approved a staggering KSh…
Ethiopia Secures Major Debt Relief Extension Without Write-Down
Official creditors agree to restructure $8.4 billion debt, granting $2.5 billion in relief as Ethiopia navigates its path out of default. By Horn Daily Staff | April 5, 2025 Addis…
Facebook on Trial: $2.4 Billion Lawsuit Over Tigray War Hate Speech Moves Forward in Kenya
“African lives matter. And now, finally, so does African justice.” In a groundbreaking ruling that could send shockwaves across Silicon Valley, the High Court of Kenya has declared it has…
Eritrea’s Empty Ports: How One Government’s Isolationist Stance Is Blocking 130 Million Ethiopians
By Amanuel Ashagire, Horn of Africa Correspondent A Gateway to the Sea, Locked by Politics Along the strategic Red Sea coast, the ports of Massawa and Assab once pulsed with…
Trump’s Tariffs and the Vanishing Agoa: A Wake-Up Call or a Golden Opportunity for Africa?
By Paulo Santos, Horn of Africa Analyst On April 3rd, 2025, the White House fired a diplomatic cannon that echoed across the Atlantic. In what President Donald Trump branded as…
Ethiopia and Djibouti Double Down on Strategic Alliance – Is a Horn of Africa Super Corridor Emerging?
A Renewed Alliance in the Making In a quiet yet powerful diplomatic exchange on April 2, 2025, Ethiopia and Djibouti took a significant step toward tightening one of the most…
Somalia Offers What It Doesn’t Control: A Masterclass in Political Imagination?
By Paulo Santos, Horn of Africa Analyst In what may be the boldest geopolitical move since someone tried to rent out the moon, Somalia’s federal government has reportedly offered the…
Ethiopia Unveils $7.8 Billion Mega-Airport in Bishoftu: A Game-Changer or a White Elephant?
By Paulo Santos, Horn of Africa Analyst Ethiopia has once again taken a bold step toward solidifying its position as Africa’s leading aviation hub with the launch of a $7.8…
The $1 Billion Electricity Highway Connecting Ethiopia and Kenya
A new era of energy cooperation has begun in East Africa, thanks to a $1.2 billion “electricity highway” linking Ethiopia and Kenya. Officially launched after nearly a decade of construction,…