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Ethiopia's maritime corridor efforts with Israel and Somaliland
Ethiopia is seeking access to a seaport to achieve strategic and economic interests, as it is the only country in Africa without a direct seaport, which results in high logistical costs and external dependency. The Ethiopian official rhetoric links their demand for this port to a historical political context, viewing the execution of their prior claims as the result of internal conflicts and international interventions, rather than legal factors. The government presents multiple options, including cooperation with Somaliland, Eritrea, Sudan, and Kenya through ports such as Lamu, and is working to keep all possibilities open through economic and military partnerships, including efforts with Israel to establish a base in Somaliland to bolster security and regional interests. Experts warn that Ethiopia’s coordination with Israel in Somaliland could threaten Somalia’s unity and stability and escalate regional tensions, especially amid overlapping international and regional conflicts and the growing Israeli and geopolitical influence in the area.
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