Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed says his government has “no intention of invading or attacking others” as he pushes for access to a seaport — an ambition that is stirring fresh tensions in the Horn of Africa. "We have no intention of invading or attacking others, but we won't be ashamed to ask for access to a port. However, Ethiopia will not fire a single bullet at Eritrea, Somalia, Djibouti or Kenya. Ethiopia lost direct access to the sea when Eritrea gained independence in 1993. Abiy previously pursued a controversial maritime access deal with Somaliland, angering Somalia and heightening regional tensions.

Source: Ethiopian News March 04, 2026 12:17 UTC