Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s announcement on Jan. 1 of a memorandum of understanding with Somaliland marked a pivotal moment in his country’s long search for unrestricted access to the sea. The agreement would grant Ethiopia access to 20 kilometers (12 miles) of coastline, including the port of Berbera, through a 50-year lease. Freed from […]
Ethiopia’s Timely Sea Access Deal With Somaliland
Amid regional turmoil, no country seems likely to come to Somalia’s aid.
