How the Houthi-Saudi conflict is affecting countries on Africa's Red Sea coast — and beyond
The Bab el-Mandeb Strait, which Yemeni government forces are trying to take back from the Houthis, is located not far from Djibouti and other African states.
DW reports that the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, which Yemeni government forces are trying to take back from the Houthis, is located not far from Djibouti and other African states.
This world story centres on Yemen. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include the Houthi-Saudi, Africa's Red Sea and Bab.
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- Yemen · Middle East
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- the Houthi-Saudi, Africa's Red Sea, Bab, Mandeb Strait
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- World
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