New Horizons: Ethiopia’s Strategic Move to Reclaim Massawa and Aseb Ports

By SamaEl The Challenge of Ethiopia’s Landlocked Status In the current geopolitical context, Ethiopia emerges as a prominent African nation facing a distinctive challenge: its landlocked status. Following Eritrea’s secession in 1991, Ethiopia forfeited its direct access to the Red Sea, an essential maritime route for global trade. This alteration in geopolitical circumstances has rendered Ethiopia one of the largest landlocked nations worldwide, a condition that significantly impacts its economy, trade dynamics, and regional standing. The reliance on adjacent countries, chiefly Djibouti, for maritime connectivity has introduced logistical and economic limitations, influencing various aspects from import-export expenses to the overall … Continue reading New Horizons: Ethiopia’s Strategic Move to Reclaim Massawa and Aseb Ports