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

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Deutsche Welle

What happened

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.

Key facts

  • Reported by Deutsche Welle and published Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:11:00 UTC.

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  1. Conflict in Yemen: What are the Houthis’ aims?

  2. Houthis claim new attack against airport in Saudi capital Riyadh as witness reports evacuation

  3. Saudi-led coalition says it intercepts three Houthi ballistic missiles

  4. 'Stay indoors': India advisory for citizens after Houthi attacks in Saudi Arabia

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

  6. US deportations to African countries unlawful and exploit suffering, rights group says

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