Honorary Defense Members Push for Stronger Commitment to Ethiopia’s Red Sea Access
Honorary members of the Ethiopian National Defense Force are advocating for Ethiopia to secure sovereign access to the Red Sea through peaceful diplomacy and negotiation. They emphasize the need for constructive engagement with neighboring countries like Eritrea.
Why it matters
Ethiopia's pursuit of maritime access is a significant geopolitical issue in the Horn of Africa that impacts regional stability.
አማርኛ ትግርኛ Afaan Oromoo Af‑Soomaali Qafar Afa English Français عربي Politics Social Economy Sport Technology Environment Feature Videos About Us Honorary Defense Members Push for Stronger Commitment to Ethiopia’s Red Sea Access 🔇Unmute Addis Ababa, October 25, 2026 (ENA)— Honorary members of the Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF) have rallied behind Ethiopia’s quest for sovereign Red Sea access.
Approached by ENA, members also called for peaceful diplomacy, dialogue with neighboring countries, and stronger national commitment to advance Ethiopia’s pursuit of Red Sea access.
Biniyam Getachew and Afewerk Bedewi were among ten individuals awarded honorary Defense Forces membership in recognition of their contributions to supporting the defense force through social media and various media outlets, including international platforms.
Field Marshal Birhanu Jula, Chief of General Staff of the Ethiopian National Defense Force, presented the honorary members with their recognition during celebrations marking the 119th anniversary of the FDRE Defense Forces Day.
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