Ethiopia’s transition from owning a seaport to becoming landlocked has profound implications for its future. As AFLEX President Zadig Abreha emphasized in his address at Dilla University.

several critical factors highlight the importance of maritime access:

🔹A country’s access to the sea serves as a gateway to the world.

🔹The sea reflects cultural power and national sovereignty.

🔹Countries with seaports can reduce their dependence on foreign nations.

🔹Control over maritime routes represents a line between power and vulnerability.

🔹The sea can shape a nation’s destiny, presenting both opportunities and challenges.

🔹The absence of a seaport is a profound national wound for landlocked nations like Ethiopia.

🔹Ultimately, “He who can rule the sea will rule the world.”

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