Blasts heard in Addis Ababa as Ethiopia conflict widens in the north
Thousands flee Mekelle amid advancing troops and disrupted services as tensions rise in Ethiopia’s northern territories.
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Djibouti calls for assistance as thousands of Yemenis flee to country
More than 2,500 Yemenis have arrived since last week, with Djibouti warning the number could rise to 10,000.
From: NewsFeed
Djibouti on alert as people flee Yemen after Houthi takeover of Mayyun
From aboard a Djiboutian naval vessel in the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, an Al Jazeera team is monitoring the situation.
Published On 16 Sep 2026
More than 100,000 displaced as they flee violence in Yemen: UN
Thousands making risky maritime journey to Djibouti as conflict between Yemen gov’t and Houthis intensifies.
Thousands flee to Djibouti amid renewed Yemen fighting
The number of arrivals has reached 3,400 after a 48-hour surge, as Djibouti prepares for more.
From: NewsFeed
Djibouti humanitarian situation worsens as Yemenis seek refuge
Djibouti humanitarian situation worsens as Yemenis seek refuge
Published On 14 Sep 2026
Red Sea nations watch as Houthis seize Bab al-Mandeb strait
Houthi control of Bab al-Mandeb chokes Suez Canal revenues, triggers refugee flows, and exposes regional security gaps.
From: NewsFeed
More than 2,000 Yemenis flee to Djibouti amid Houthi advances
Escalating fighting along Yemen’s western coast has driven more than 2,000 Yemenis across the Red Sea to Djibouti.
Published On 13 Sep 2026
More than 2,000 Yemenis flee to Djibouti as fighting intensifies
More than 2,000 refugees from Yemen have arrived in Djibouti, as Houthis tighten their grip on the Bab al-Mandeb strait.
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Can the Houthis close the Red Sea after seizing the Yemen coast?
Some observers see a force that has improved impressively in the past years, but others doubt the Houthis can sustain wins.
Djibouti Football Federation accused of misusing funds from FIFA
FIFA and CAF provides more than $1m a year to Djibouti’s federation, which faces corruption allegations over misuse.
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