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Macron’s Ethiopia pivot deepens Horn tensions as Addis pushes controversial Red Sea ambitions

French President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed in Ethiopia. Photo @ Abiy Ahmed/X
French President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed in Ethiopia. Photo @ Abiy Ahmed/X

Michael Masrie

Michael Masrie is Best Pan-Africa Voice 2026, Award Winner journalist covering East Africa’s political economy across politics and policy, global markets, capital, and the digital economy.
  • France expands influence through energy, logistics, and digital agreements
  • Ethiopia seeks diplomatic backing for peaceful Red Sea access campaign

 

ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA – French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Ethiopia this week carrying investment, energy, and infrastructure agreements as Addis Ababa intensifies its diplomatic push for access to the Red Sea.

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