Houthi-Saudi conflict strains Red Sea states; Bab el-Mandeb security in focus

The ongoing Houthi-Saudi conflict is impacting African Red Sea coastal states, particularly Djibouti, as Yemeni government forces attempt to retake the Bab el-Mandeb Strait from Houthi control. The strait's strategic importance for global shipping and regional security is heightened, with potential spillover effects on neighboring countries. The situation remains fluid, with the outcome of the military campaign uncertain.