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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Rodney Muhumuza

Abiy's vision of Ethiopia includes a seaport in Eritrea. Some see a looming conflict

Ethiopia - (Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

To his supporters, Ethiopia's prime minister is a renaissance man trying to reimagine the old greatness of his country.

To some others, Abiy Ahmed is a provocateur who could light a fire in the restive Horn of Africa region as he pushes for sovereign access to the sea via an unfriendly neighbor.

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