ConflictsDjibouti
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Rising tensions around the Bab el-Mandeb Strait are disrupting life and trade in Djibouti.
In the coastal town of Obock, residents can no longer travel to Yemen to get essential supplies, which is hurting local businesses.
Meanwhile, conflict-linked shipping disruptions and delays are pushing up transport costs across the region.
Traders say container prices have more than doubled, while some ships are taking longer routes around Africa, which is increasing fuel and insurance costs that are ultimately passed on to consumers.
Correction from October 9, 2026: This video’s headline previously stated that the Bab el-Mandeb Strait was closed. In fact, trade and traffic through the strait have been disrupted by conflicts in the region, but the waterway remains open. We apologize for the error.
