Now or Never': Ethiopia influencers push for Eritrea invasion

Ethiopian social-media influencers are urging the government to invade neighboring Eritrea to seize Red Sea access, citing recent battlefield momentum. The Ethiopian army has advanced to the border after repelling a rebel offensive in northern Tigray supported by Eritrean troops, according to the report. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has said obtaining a Red Sea base is a key national objective for Ethiopia, which lost its coastline when Eritrea gained independence in 1993. Prominent activist Jawar Mohammed launched the “Now or Never” campaign, warning that delays could let Eritrea strengthen defenses. Another creator, Eliyas Kebede, posts AI-generated content and altered maps depicting Eritrea’s Assab port as Ethiopian territory.