The so-called agreement is utterly meaningless for Ethiopia because Somaliland will never grant access unless Ethiopia recognizes its independence, and Somalia lacks any real control over Somaliland. This entire narrative about port access is a farce, a distraction orchestrated by Abiy to divert attention from Ethiopia's internal conflict and project relevance in the Horn of Africa. In reality, he has only raised alarm among neighboring countries, forcing them to consider what desperate moves Ethiopia might make to regain access to the sea. The truth is, Ethiopia willingly gave up its strategic Red Sea coastline in Assab when the TPLF government allowed Eritrea to secede in 1991. How can a country relinquish such a vital asset and now lament its landlocked status? Ethiopia lost its access to the sea with Eritrea’s secession and also failed to reclaim Djibouti after a century-long deal with France. Global powers like the U.S., the Arab states, and the EU played their part in ensuring Ethiopia remained landlocked-a geopolitical failure that continues to haunt the nation. Looking at a map, it’s clear how close Ethiopia is to the sea and how Eritrea’s borders were deliberately shaped to trap Ethiopia inland-a colonial strategy by Italy that still cripples the nation. Despite never being fully colonized like other African nations, Ethiopia bears an unbearable colonial legacy, worsened by poor leadership and anti-Ethiopian sentiment from its neighbors. The West, too, plays a role in keeping the Red Sea out of the hands of a stronger regional power, fearful of Ethiopia’s potential dominance over this crucial maritime route. Ethiopia faces a monumental challenge in regaining access to the sea, whether by convincing the West to change their stance or finding alternative means. One thing is clear: it cannot continue in this landlocked limbo forever.
Somaliland is a peaceful and democratic nation this time Somaliland deserves international recognition .
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The so-called agreement is utterly meaningless for Ethiopia because Somaliland will never grant access unless Ethiopia recognizes its independence, and Somalia lacks any real control over Somaliland. This entire narrative about port access is a farce, a distraction orchestrated by Abiy to divert attention from Ethiopia's internal conflict and project relevance in the Horn of Africa. In reality, he has only raised alarm among neighboring countries, forcing them to consider what desperate moves Ethiopia might make to regain access to the sea.
The truth is, Ethiopia willingly gave up its strategic Red Sea coastline in Assab when the TPLF government allowed Eritrea to secede in 1991. How can a country relinquish such a vital asset and now lament its landlocked status? Ethiopia lost its access to the sea with Eritrea’s secession and also failed to reclaim Djibouti after a century-long deal with France. Global powers like the U.S., the Arab states, and the EU played their part in ensuring Ethiopia remained landlocked-a geopolitical failure that continues to haunt the nation.
Looking at a map, it’s clear how close Ethiopia is to the sea and how Eritrea’s borders were deliberately shaped to trap Ethiopia inland-a colonial strategy by Italy that still cripples the nation. Despite never being fully colonized like other African nations, Ethiopia bears an unbearable colonial legacy, worsened by poor leadership and anti-Ethiopian sentiment from its neighbors. The West, too, plays a role in keeping the Red Sea out of the hands of a stronger regional power, fearful of Ethiopia’s potential dominance over this crucial maritime route.
Ethiopia faces a monumental challenge in regaining access to the sea, whether by convincing the West to change their stance or finding alternative means. One thing is clear: it cannot continue in this landlocked limbo forever.