Madaxweynaha Soomaaliya, Xasan Sheekh Maxamuud, ayaa ka mid ah 19-ka madaxweyne ee ka soo degay magaalada Dar es Salaam, ee dalka Tanzania, si ay uga qeyb galaan Shirka Madaxda Afrika ee Tamarta. Shirkani, oo muhiimad weyn u leh horumarka qaaradda Afrika, ayaa diiradda saaraya sidii loo hubin lahaa in Afrika ay hesho tamar la awoodi karo, lagu kalsoonaan karo, oo waara, taasoo ka caawin doonta waddamada Afrika inay gaaraan horumar waara. Sababta Shirka Tamarta Afrika u Muhiim u Tahay Shirkan wuxuu fursad u siinayaa madaxda Afrika inay ka wada hadlaan caqabadaha tamarta ee qaaradda, isla markaana ay iskaga kaashadaan sidii loo xaqiijin lahaa in tamarta laga helo ilo cusub oo dabiici ah, loona yareeyo ku tiirsanaanta tamarta dibadda. Waxaa la filayaa in shirkan uu soo bandhigo fursado cusub oo ku saabsan tamarta, isagoo sidoo kale dhiirrigelinaya in la abuuro fursado shaqo iyo horumar dhaqaale oo waara. Tamarta ayaa muhiim u ah horumarka dhaqaalaha iyo nolosha dadka Afrika, waxaana...
In a move that has heightened regional tensions, Ethiopia recently requested negotiations with Somalia to secure access to a Red Sea port, a plea that was met with a firm decline. The standoff centers around Ethiopia's desire for direct access to the Red Sea, which it lost when Eritrea gained independence in 1993 after a three-decade-long conflict.
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed last week sounded a warning about the potential for future conflict if his country continued to lack direct access to a harbor. He urged the need for a resolution to this issue to maintain regional stability.
Somalia's State Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ali Omar, conveyed his country's unwavering commitment to peace, security, trade, and integration but firmly stated that Somalia is not inclined to grant access to a strategic asset like a port. He emphasized the sacrosanct nature of Somalia's sovereignty and territorial integrity, declaring them non-negotiable.
During a televised lecture on October 13, Prime Minister Abiy asserted Ethiopia's "natural rights" to access the Red Sea directly. He warned that the denial of such access could lead to unfairness and injustice, potentially leading to conflict. Abiy even proposed offering shares in the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam in exchange for comparable stakes in neighboring nations' ports.
These remarks were met with concern, especially from Eritrea, which considered them "excessive" and perplexing to observers. Ethiopia's stance on the Red Sea issue has been consistent, but the recent directness of the language used has raised alarms.
Alexis Mohamed, a top adviser to Djibouti's President, Ismail Omar Guelleh, commented on the situation, stating that Djibouti is open to peaceful means of accessing the Red Sea and has always been willing to maintain good relations with neighboring countries, especially Ethiopia. He also noted that Djibouti has been accommodating by granting access to Ethiopia's navy, an action seen as a positive step.
As this complex diplomatic situation unfolds, it underscores the significance of maritime access and the potential for regional tensions when countries have differing interests and viewpoints. The need for peaceful negotiations and diplomatic solutions is evident to ensure stability and cooperation in the Horn of Africa. The region will be closely watched as these developments continue to unfold.
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