Which major African country became landlocked after Eritrea’s independence in 1993?
Q1. Which major African country became landlocked after Eritrea’s independence in 1993?
Answer: Ethiopia
Explanation: When Eritrea gained independence from Ethiopia in 1993 following a 30-year liberation war, Ethiopia lost its entire Red Sea coastline and became landlocked, forcing it to rely on Djibouti's port for most of its maritime trade.