- 24,825 viewsDuration: 1:39It’s been nearly a month since the start of the US–Israel war with Iran, which has rocked financial markets, disrupted shipping and sent global energy prices soaring. Nigeria’s oil producers are pumping more and South African ports are offering safer passage to ships diverted from the Middle East route. The BBC's Makuochi Okafor looks at how some African countries could help ease the Hormuz crisis. Reporter: Makuochi Okafor Edited by Gift Ufuoma Produced by Marco Oriunto Subscribe: http://bit.ly/subscribetoafrica Website: https://www.bbc.com/africa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bbcnewsafrica/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/bbcafrica/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbcafrica/