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

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.

Published on RocksNews: 8 Oct 2026, 17:13 UTC
Updated: 8 Oct 2026, 17:13 UTC
Language: English

How the Houthi conflict is affecting countries along Africa's Red Sea coast — and beyond — Image credit: Deutsche Welle (English)

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.