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US鈥慖srael war with Iran hits oil in Africa

How closure of the Strait of Hormuz is impacting Africa鈥檚 oil markets as the US-Israel war with Iran continues. And, a look at Ghana鈥檚 Independence Day with rap superstar Sarkodie

As the US-Israel war with Iran escalates, its global effects are becoming increasingly apparent, particularly in the petroleum products supply chain.
The situation follows the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route between Iran and Oman that handles the transit of more than 20 million barrels of crude oil daily.
We take a closer look at how African countries are responding and how the closure of the Strait of Hormuz is impacting the continent.

And ahead of Ghana鈥檚 69th Independence Day on Friday, hip-hop artist Sarkodie shares insights on the country鈥檚 music scene and the push for greater female representation.

Presenter: Nkechi Ogbonna
Producers: Keikantse Shumba and Ayuba Iliya
Technical Producer: Jonathan Mwangi
Senior Producers: Bella Twine and Blessing Aderogba
Editors: Samuel Murunga and Maryam Abdalla

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