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Houthi Control of Red Sea Coast Impacts Ethiopia's Trade Corridor

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 6
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What happened

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The Houthis have seized the Yemeni coast of the Red Sea up to the mouth of the Bab el-Mandeb strait, creating active war zones on both shores. This unified conflict is impacting Ethiopia's vital corridor to the sea. The Houthis previously captured the port of Mocha, Dhubab, and Perim Island in mid-September.

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Why it matters

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The Bab el-Mandeb strait, through which roughly 12% of global trade typically transits, is now a unified conflict zone. This situation threatens Ethiopia's access to the sea and increases regional instability.

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Who's involved

  • EthiopiaCountry whose vital corridor and access to the sea is being impacted by the conflict.
  • HouthisYemeni Islamist organization that has seized control of the coastal areas and trade routes.
  • DjiboutiSovereign state whose strategic maritime position is threatened by Houthi military operations.
  • YemenCountry in West Asia where the Houthi seizure of the coast occurred.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • EthiopiaSpeculative

    Supply chain disruption due to Houthi control blocking access to the sea might affect its core business.

  • EuropeSpeculative

    Market price increases and supply chain delays due to the disruption of the Bab el-Mandeb trade route may affect its segment of business.

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