Eritrea Slams Ethiopia's Maritime Ambitions As 'Misguided and Outdated,' Calls for International Pressure

Ethiopia: Abiy Ahmed dismisses war possibility with Eritrea amid rising fears

Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced on Thursday that his administration would avoid escalating tensions with Eritrea regarding access to the Red Sea, despite warnings from regional officials and experts about a potential conflict between the two neighboring countries.

Ethiopia rules out conflict with Eritrea over Red Sea access

Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed vows peaceful approach via dialogue amid recent fears about possible war between the neighbours.

Ethiopia's Abiy rules out war with Eritrea over Red Sea access

ADDIS ABABA - Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said on Thursday that his government would not seek conflict with longtime foe Eritrea over access to the Red Sea, after regional officials and experts warned of a possible war between the Horn of Africa neighbours. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Eritrea Slams Ethiopia's Maritime Ambitions As 'Misguided and Outdated,' Calls for International Pressure

Addis Abeba- Eritrea said it is "perplexed" by what it called Ethiopia's "misguided and outdated ambitions" for maritime access and a naval base "through diplomacy or military force," urging the international community to press Ethiopia to respect "the sovereignty and territorial integrity of its neighbors."

In Tigray, the leadership is deeply divided and a new war threatens. A conflict with neighbouring Eritrea could be imminent. Analysts warn of the impact on the entire region around Ethiopia.

Ethiopian PM Denies Plans to Invade Eritrea, Calls for Peace

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed assured on Thursday that his country will not invade Eritrea, despite Ethiopia’s long-standing aspirations for sea access and escalating tensions in the border region. Relations between Ethiopia and Eritrea have remained fragile since Eritrea gained independence in 1993. Although a peace deal was signed in 2018, ties have soured again due to Ethiopia’s push for ocean access, a move that has angered Eritrea, wh…