Bab al-Mandab shipping slows as Yemeni refugees flee to Djibouti

Maritime traffic through Bab al-Mandab has decreased, with ships waiting off Djibouti, amid escalating Yemeni conflict. Yemeni refugees are arriving on the African coast, indicating heightened regional instability. The slowdown suggests potential disruption to a key global shipping chokepoint, though the extent and duration remain unclear.