Ethiopia's PM Asserts Right to Red Sea Access Amid Tensions

Ethiopia's Prime Minister maintains his country's need for access to the Red Sea, even as tensions in the region rise.

By Samuel Ngoma — Ground Report · October 5, 2026 at 9:10 p.m.

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In the heart of escalating conflict in northern Ethiopia, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed asserts the nation's critical need for access to the Red Sea. This stance comes amidst increasing tensions with neighboring countries. According to Al Jazeera, these neighbors argue that coastal states should govern the Red Sea.

The dispute over who should control the sea access adds another layer to the already complex regional situation. Local officials express concerns that the claim could further strain relations and potentially escalate existing conflicts.

Residents in the northern regions of Ethiopia, already affected by fighting, voice their worries about the potential for additional instability. One resident shares, 'We just want peace, but it feels like more trouble is coming.'

Original source : Al Jazeera

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