Is This the Beginning of a East of Africa Free Trade Agreement?
With Kenya and Ethiopia signing a landmark trade deal at Moyale, one question is on everyone’s mind: could this be the first step toward a full-fledged Horn of Africa Free…
Kenya and Ethiopia Sign Landmark Trade Agreement to Streamline Cross-Border Commerce at Moyale
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)…
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…
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…
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…
Mogadishu Rocked by Second Mortar Attack in 24 Hours Targeting Diplomatic Zone
April 6, 2025 | Horn Daily Newsroom Mogadishu, Somalia – A series of mortar shells rained down on Somalia’s capital once again on Sunday, striking the heavily fortified Halane diplomatic…
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…
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…
Is the Horn on the Brink? The Rising Tensions Between Ethiopia and Eritrea Could Ignite a Regional Firestorm
The Horn of Africa, a region already scarred by decades of war, famine, and fractured alliances, is once again teetering on the edge of conflict. The uneasy peace between Ethiopia…
Djibouti Trains Rebels to Seize Awdal from Somaliland: A Brewing Storm
MOGADISHU (Horndaily) – In a shocking revelation, an Africa Intelligence report has uncovered Djibouti’s covert operation to train Issa and Gadabursi rebels with the sinister aim of destabilizing Somaliland. Sources…
Somaliland: Ethiopian Naval Base Could Aid in Containing Houthis
The leader of the breakaway region of Somaliland believes that a future Ethiopian naval base—the first since Ethiopia lost access to the sea three decades ago—will enhance maritime security in…
Somali Pirates Resurface, But Major Comeback Unlikely
In a concerning development, Somali pirates hijacked the Iranian fishing vessel Almeraj 1 in November 2023, demanding a ransom of $400,000. They threatened to use the vessel for further hijackings…
Somalia Requests U.N. to End Political Mission: A Shift Towards Sovereignty or a Step Back?
MOGADISHU, SOMALIA — In a move that has taken the international community by surprise, the Somali government has formally requested the United Nations to conclude its political mission in Somalia…