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The National - Egypt Steps Up Pressure on Ethiopia Through Regional Port Deals...
26 Dec, 2025 09:06 324 min read
Egypt is reportedly advancing port development agreements in Eritrea and Djibouti, a strategic move widely seen as an effort to increase its regional leverage over Ethiopia. As a landlocked nation, Ethiopia relies heavily on Djibouti for trade access. This initiative reflects Egypt's broader strategy to exert pressure amid the stalled negotiations over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), which Cairo views as a threat to its water security. By strengthening ties with key port states along the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, Egypt aims to enhance its geopolitical influence in the Horn of Africa beyond traditional diplomatic channels.... More