Houthi control of Red Sea route raises trade and security concerns

The Bab al-Mandab is a narrow sea passage used by many ships traveling between the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden.

Houthi attacks and gains near the passage have raised fears that shipping could be disrupted.

That could make fuel and other goods more expensive for African countries and reduce trade.

The article also warns that closer ties between the Houthis and Somalia’s al-Shabaab could increase security risks.