Editorial - Paying dearly for being landlocked for decades, Ethiopia has unequivocally made its ambitions and solid position on finding reliable sea outlets or alternative port access clear time and time again. Prime Minister Abiy once told lawmakers that "Ethiopia has an unwavering national interest. The world should hear that Ethiopia needs access to the Red Sea through peaceful means Ethiopia has an "unwavering interest" in gaining access to the Red Sea and aims to pursue this objective through "peaceful means."