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How will landlocked Ethiopia get direct access to a port? | Inside Story
Ethiopia has been landlocked since Eritrea gained its independence in 1993. For 30 years it’s been dependent on its neighbours – especially Djibouti – for access to ports and international shipping routes. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed says the high costs are unsustainable. He’s reportedly said that Ethiopia will secure direct access to a port — peacefully or, if necessary, by force. What does he mean?…