The Daily Horn News and Beyond
East Africa’s Voice – From the Horn to the Heart of the Continent
When a war-scarred country announces a billion-dollar airport project, the world doesn’t just pay attention—it questions everything. Can Somalia really pull this off? Who’s paying for it? And why now?…
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…
Once a Hero, Now a Phantom Ruler — What Happened to Eritrea’s Dream? In 1991, Eritrea stood at the gates of a new dawn. The rebel forces of the Eritrean…
ADDIS ABABA – Ethiopia expects its economy to accelerate in the upcoming fiscal year, projecting real GDP growth of 8.9%, up from the current estimate of 8.4%, according to Finance…
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,…
A Nation on the Brink of a Historic Celebration In a monumental stride toward energy independence and regional leadership, Ethiopia’s Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is now 98.66 percent complete.…
Posted: May 24, 2025 PARIS – In a high-level bilateral meeting at the Élysée Palace, Ethiopia and France took decisive steps toward strengthening their economic and political partnership, signaling renewed…
Published: May 14, 2025 Ethiopia is set to receive a substantial influx of foreign investment as five Chinese companies prepare to invest a total of $1.75 billion across the country’s…
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…
Posted: May 9, 2025 In a move that underscores the growing interdependence of East African nations, Kenya has officially begun formal negotiations to increase its electricity imports from neighboring Ethiopia.…
📍 Mogadishu | May 7, 2025 In what may become a defining moment for Somalia’s economic trajectory—and a potential game-changer for the entire Horn of Africa—Turkey has reportedly discovered 20…
In a stunning economic shakeup, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has forecasted that Kenya will officially surpass Ethiopia in 2025 to become East Africa’s largest economy. With a projected GDP…
By Amanuel Ashagire, Horn of Africa Correspondent Kenya and Ethiopia have taken a major step toward enhancing regional economic integration with the signing of a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)…
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…