Territorial control: Sana'a, Aden and coastlines

Allies Saudi Arabia and Yemen have turned rivals in Yemen. From 2 December, 2025 when UAE-backed STC forces started taking over key provinces to now- Saudi-led coalition regaining control, Yemen has witnessed key developments. In Episode 1781 of #CutTheClutter, ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains why Yemen has become a battleground for Saudi Arabia & UAE, the areas controlled by different forces in Yemen including Houthis, and how this rivalry is linked to the race for influence in Africa.