Houthis Claim Yet Another Attack on a Container Ship in Red Sea

Houthis Claim Yet Another Attack on a Container Ship in Red Sea

Houthi militants claimed to have attacked another merchant ship in the Red Sea, serving as a reminder of the threat they pose to a vital trade artery. The Houthis’ armed forces’ spokesman said in a televised speech that a vessel called the CMA CGM Tage was attacked after ignoring warnings. In response, French container shipping … Read more

Ethiopia Offers Airline Stake to Somaliland for Red Sea Access

Ethiopia Offers Airline Stake to Somaliland for Red Sea Access

Ethiopia signed a memorandum of understanding with Somaliland, a breakaway region of Somalia, to gain access to the Red Sea in exchange for a stake in its flagship carrier Ethiopian Airlines. Detailed negotiations to reach a formal agreement will be concluded in a month, said Redwan Hussein, national security adviser to Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. … Read more