How the Houthi conflict is affecting countries along Africa's Red Sea coast — and beyond

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Escalating Houthi conflict near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait is affecting countries along Africa’s Red Sea coast, particularly Djibouti and its neighbors. The strategic waterway’s proximity to the conflict exposes regional security and maritime routes to disruption.

The latest escalation in the Middle East is taking place just a few kilometers off the coast of Africa, at the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Djibouti and its neighbors are particularly exposed.

World Security Conflict Politics Commodities Shipping Houthi conflict Bab el-Mandeb Red Sea Djibouti maritime security regional escalation

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