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UKMTO says bulk carrier struck in Hormuz

UKMTO says bulk carrier struck in Hormuz A bulk carrier has been struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said. UKMTO said it received a verified report that the projectile hit the vessel’s hull. "The crew is reported safe, no damage assessment has been reported, and environmental impact is unknown at present," the UKMTO wrote on X,…

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Ghana Has Lost 8,900 Hectares of Forest to Illegal Mining

Forestry Commission satellite data show about 8,900 hectares of Ghana's forest reserves affected by illegal mining, as Cabinet moves to cut mining leases to 20 years.

  • Ghana lost 8,900 hectares of forest to illegal mining in 2024.
  • This is a 70% increase from 5,253 hectares in 2021.
  • Enforcement efforts seized 234 excavators and 258 individuals.

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