Ethiopia's Sea Access Ambitions Leave Neighbors UneasyLandlocked Ethiopia is currently dependent on the ports of its neighbors, particularly Djibouti (above, file image)The Horn of Africa is synonymous with land conflicts, but a recent lecture by Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed could shift focus to the control of the Red Sea. In July, rumors started spreading that the Ethiopian government was plotting to establish a link to the Red Sea, with hope of developing a port. “What I wanted to talk to you today is regarding water; regarding the Red Sea Water. Last week, Alexis Mohamed, a senior adviser to Djiboutian President Ismail Omar, came out criticizing Ethiopia’s appeal for Red Sea access. Ethiopia has suggested it could offer its neighbors shares to the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam in exchange for Red Sea access.

Source: Ethiopian News October 23, 2023 13:19 UTC