Yemen's War Reaches Africa's Shores: The Fight for Bab el-Mandeb
Part of composite article Yemeni Forces Retake Bab el-Mandeb Strait as Ethiopia and Eritrea Trade War Threats View full article →
Yemeni government forces are fighting to retake the Bab el-Mandeb Strait from the Houthis. This strategic waterway lies close to Djibouti and other African states. Control of the strait affects trade and security far beyond Yemen's borders.