Red Sea Security Council

Somalia Rejects Ethiopia’s Bid to Gain Direct Red Sea Port Access

Somalia rejects an appeal from Ethiopia to enter into negotiations with a view to granting it access to a Red Sea port. Somalia rejected an appeal from Ethiopia to enter into negotiations with a view to granting it access to a Red Sea port. Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed last week warned that his country’s […]

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DP World Eyes Eritrea’s Assab and Massawa Ports after Djibouti Troubles

The Dubai-based harbor operator is evaluating its strategy and Eritrea could be key BY NIZAR MANEK | BLOOMBERG The Red Sea state of Eritrea may play a key role in DP World Ltd.’s plans in the Horn of Africa, where a dozen ports could be needed to service the region, Chief Executive Officer Sultan Ahmed […]

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Djibouti’s Seaport Could Face New Competition

BY MARITIME EXECUTIVE Djibouti has invested heavily in making itself a hub for deep-sea shipping in the Horn of Africa, and much of its business depends upon its status as the sole seaport for landlocked Ethiopia. However, its port revenues could be challenged by the re-emergence of neighboring Eritrea that could soon regain access to global […]

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Why Djibouti Is the Loser of Ethiopia-Eritrea New Peace Deal

What will peace between Eritrea and Ethiopia mean for Djibouti and its fragile port monopoly?ly BY KELSEY LILLEY | ATLANTIC COUNCIL Ethiopians and Eritreans alike are celebrating the breakneck speed of a rapprochement between Addis Ababa and Asmara, two longtime enemies. Closer ties between the two, while not necessarily a done deal, could usher in a new […]

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Eritrea Reportedly Pledged to Donate 40K tons of Food Aid to South Sudan

The government and people of South Sudan should count Eritrea as a friend BY ACHAN TONNY | HOT IN JUBA The Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management has revealed that the government of Eritrea will donate 40,000 tons humanitarian food aid to South Sudan. This comes after a delegation from the ministry and the […]

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