Abiy Ahmed is preparing Ethiopians to accept a dangerous idea: that their country’s future depends on acquiring territory on the Red Sea, even if that means another war with Eritrea. What began as occasional statements about Ethiopia’s maritime ambitions has become a persistent political campaign. Former national leaders, academics, lawyers, state media and numerous online commentators are repeating the same message. Ethiopia has supposedly suffered an injustice that must be corrected. But what exactly is this injustice, and who is responsible for it? The timing deserves attention. Ethiopia is facing serious internal conflicts, economic hardship and growing questions about Abiy’s
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