𝐈𝐒 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐓𝐈𝐃𝐄 𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐘 𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐄𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐎𝐏𝐈𝐀’𝐒 𝐇𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐂 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 𝐐𝐔𝐄𝐒𝐓?

Addis Ababa, July 23, 2026 (FMC) — Just as a secure home has a guarded door to prevent strangers from prying into private spaces, a sovereign nation holds vital secrets tied to its survival, peace, and development.

For Ethiopia, the lack of direct sea access compromises these core national secrets, exposing critical imports—including defense and security equipment—to the constant scrutiny of foreign port operators and external parties.

This exposure risks placing sensitive national strengths and vulnerabilities directly into the hands of adversaries who do not wish the country well.

The loss of Ethiopia’s coastline remains a painful historical injustice, deeply felt by the mothers and fathers who shed blood and sacrificed to defend the nation’s borders.

For generations, Ethiopia possessed sovereign sea access, only for it to be stripped away through the catastrophic errors of unchosen politicians.

However, a new generation and leadership have emerged to turn this deep grievance into a viable future.

Through peaceful diplomacy and the principle of give-and-take, Ethiopia has formally advanced its legitimate port request, earning understanding and backing from key international actors, including global powers and the United Nations.

With a population exceeding 130 million people situated just a short distance from the coast, there is neither historical nor legal justification for keeping Ethiopia landlocked.

No force can halt the rightful quest for sea access championed by the Medemer state. It is a profoundly fair cause that demands the unified support of all Ethiopians, young and old alike, as the nation strides toward securing its rightful maritime gateway.