Abiy Ahmed’s port access ambitionsOne of the root causes of President Abiy Ahmed’s discontent is Ethiopia’s landlocked status. As one of the most densely populated landlocked nations globally, Ahmed believes that this geographical limitation negatively impacts the country’s economy. Quest for a portPresident Ahmed’s solution to Ethiopia’s landlocked situation is to secure a port from a neighbouring country. Eritrea’s concernsEthiopia’s pursuit of port access has alarmed its seafaring neighbours with Eritrea being particularly concerned. Abiy Ahmed justifies Ethiopia’s claim to port access based on historical, geographical, ethnic and economic grounds.
