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Reel · October 7, 2026 · 01:21

Why does Bab al-Mandab matter so much to Italy?

Yemen Explained breaks down the strait’s importance to Italy’s trade and shipping.

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From Extortion to Takeover: How Companies Are Captured in the Houthi War Economy

Sep 22, 2026

The Houthi militia’s control of the private sector does not rely solely on outright confiscation. It unfolds through a gradual process involving financial pressure, interference in management, frozen bank accounts, and the restructuring of ownership and operations.

Source:

IOM

Credit:

Hamza Al-Hammadi