Saudi Ships Shun Red Sea Chokepoint for Rare Africa Journey

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Six Saudi oil tankers are sailing away from the Bab el-Mandeb chokepoint and appeared to be embarking on an unusual trip around Africa as threats from Houthi rebels upend shipping in the Red Sea.