Focus on Africa - Hormuz attacks threaten Liberian shipping registry
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As tensions between the United States and Iran continue, security in the Strait of Hormuz remains under scrutiny. On 3 August, a Liberian-flagged vessel was attacked off the coast of Oman, leaving one crew member missing after a major fire, the latest in a series of attacks on ships flying Liberia's flag. With Liberia operating the world's largest shipping registry by gross tonnage, what do these attacks mean for the country?
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Presenter: Nkechi Ogbonna
Producers: Bella Twine, Blessing Aderogba and Ayuba Iliya
Senior Producers: Keikantse Shumba
Technical Producer: Herbert Masua
Editors: Rhoda Odhiambo and Maryam Abdalla
Published on Thursday, 6th August 2026.
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