Published Oct 17, 2026, 1:00 PM ET · Updated a month ago · 1 source

Ethiopia's pursuit of Red Sea access raises risk of conflict with Eritrea

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Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's insistence on regaining direct access to the Red Sea, a coastline lost when Eritrea gained independence in 1999, is a significant concern that could lead to a direct conflict with Eritrea, especially as Ethiopian forces advance towards the Eritrean border.