Ethiopia renews push for strategic Red Sea access
Ethiopian officials again framed Red Sea access as a national priority, language that continues to unsettle relations with Somalia and Eritrea.
Ethiopian officials and foreign-policy institutions have again described secure access to the Red Sea as a national security and economic priority.
The growing use of language referring to "sovereign access" has added sensitivity to relations with neighboring Somalia and Eritrea, where maritime sovereignty remains a politically charged issue.
Addis Ababa says it is pursuing its objective through peaceful diplomacy, but the issue continues to shape regional tensions across the Horn of Africa.