To the Eritrean People and Misguided Tigrayan Politicians: A Word of Caution
Let it be said with clarity and respect: Ethiopia is not a nation to be provoked lightly—especially not by those who share deep historical, cultural, and geographic ties with her. To the Eritrean people, and particularly to certain Tigrayan political elements who seem intent on playing with fire: now is not the time to pick a fight with Ethiopia.
Ethiopia is Changing. Take Note.
Gone are the days when Ethiopia could be bullied, distracted, or divided by narrow ethnic agendas or external manipulation. The Ethiopia of today is awakening to its national interests—strategic, economic, and geopolitical. It is a nation with 120 million people, rich in history and endowed with human and natural resources. It is no longer content with being boxed in, landlocked, or destabilized.
A Caution to Eritrea:
While we recognize Eritrea as a sovereign nation with its own aspirations, it must understand that antagonizing Ethiopia—either directly or by aligning with forces that wish her harm—will only jeopardize the peace and stability of the entire region. Ethiopia has no desire to dominate Eritrea, but it will not tolerate hostility masquerading as nationalism.
The Eritrean people must ask themselves: what is gained by stoking animosity with Ethiopia? How does it serve the interests of ordinary citizens living in poverty, under sanctions, and isolated from the global economy? Peaceful cooperation—not endless suspicion—is the only viable path forward.
A Message to the Misguided Tigrayan Politicians:
Some of you have not learned the lessons of the past. The reckless war launched in 2020, driven by arrogance and short-sighted calculations, brought unimaginable suffering to Tigray and to all of Ethiopia. Instead of reflecting and choosing reconciliation, a few of you are once again whispering provocations, engaging in revisionist history, and threatening Ethiopia’s strategic interests under the illusion that the international community will shield you.
Enough.
Your people need healing, not more war. They need roads, schools, and hope—not your endless ambition and hunger for power. Ethiopia has shown immense patience—but do not mistake that for indecision or fear.
The Region Needs Statesmanship—Not Saboteurs.
This is a time for the peoples of the Horn—Ethiopians, Eritreans, Somalis, Djiboutians, and Sudanese—to rise above narrow politics and forge a regional vision based on mutual respect, trade, and security. Ethiopia is ready to lead in that direction. Those who obstruct that future will not only isolate themselves—they will be held accountable by history and their own people.
To All Involved:
Work for peace. Choose maturity over provocation. And remember: while Ethiopia prefers dialogue, it is fully prepared to defend its sovereignty, interests, and dignity if challenged.
Ethiopian Airlines’s CEO’s great interview with the BBC.
#Ethiopia#Nigeria#Kenya#SouthAfrica
Highlights from the interview:
*$8.0 billion revenue by June, ahead of its orginal plan under “vision 2025” (ET is amongst the 30 largest airlines in the world and by far Africa’s largest. It’s bigger than Africa’s four largest flag carriers - Egypt Air, Kenya Airways, Royal Air Maroc and South African Airways - COMBINED).
*110 million passengers airport starts construction this year (will be amongst the 5 largest in the world and cost $10 billion when completed).
*ET has ordered approximately 70 new Boeing aircrafts, firm & options, which will be delivered over the next few years.
*ET manufactures sophisticated parts in Ethiopia for Boeing aircrafts.
Comments above in parenthesis ( ) added by me.
Additional insight about the strong and decades-long relationship between ET and Boeing:
*ET is by far Boeing’s largest customer in Africa. The airline currently flies 162 aircrafts and the vast majority are Boeings including 777s, 787s and 737s. The ~70 new Boeing aircrafts on order, worth billions of dollars, will create/maintain thousands of high paying American jobs.
*Yesterday Boeing inaugurated its new Africa headquarters in Addis Abeba, further strengthening the U.S-Ethiopia investment and trade relationships. This aligns with President Trump’s policy of prioritizing trade and investments globally including with African countries. Ethiopia too is prioritizing even more trade and investments with the U.S.
The U.S. has been running a trade surplus with Ethiopia for many years primarily because of the billions of dollars of Boeing sales to ET. Furthermore, ET is the largest customer in Africa of the U.S. government’s EXIM Bank based in Washington.
Note: ET is on track to have 260+ aircrafts in the next several years, the vast majority will be Boeings but will also include Airbus aircrafts and others.
Full interview at @BBCAfrica
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