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9 Sept•4 min read
Ghana's silent crisis: Why clean water and toilets are still a luxury for millions
Summary
Discover the hidden costs and profound impact of Ghana's sanitation crisis, and why access to basic amenities remains a distant dream for many.
Ghana faces a critical public health challenge as preventable illnesses linked to unsafe water and poor sanitation claim thousands of lives
13 Apr•4 min read
Editorial: Ghana's Water Bodies Are Being Destroyed And The State Is Watching
Summary
Ghana's hunger for gold is poisoning its rivers - but will the state act before it's too late?
Ghana's water bodies are being ravaged by illegal mining activities, with successive governments struggling to curb the menace - a situation that has persisted for years. The consequences of this environmental destruction are far-reaching, impacting communities, the economy, and the nation's future.
15 Sept•2 min read
NAIMOS vows decisive action over reported Atewa Forest illegal mining
Summary
What will NAIMOS do next in the Atewa Forest after new illegal mining reports?
NAIMOS is responding to reports of illegal mining in the Atewa Range Forest Reserve after civil society groups raised concerns.
10 Apr•2 min read
Police foil planned robbery attack on Ejura-Nkoranza Highway
Summary
The Ghana Police foiled a robbery - but what did they find when the suspects opened fire?
A planned robbery attack along the Ejura-Nkoranza Highway was recently foiled by the Ghana Police Service. The operation followed intelligence received about a six-member robbery gang - but what exactly led police to the suspects?
26 May•3 min read
Galamsey fuelling kidney disease crisis in Ghana - Radiologists warn
Summary
Could the rise in kidney disease cases be linked to something in the water - or rather, what's being put in it?
The Ghana Association of Radiologists (GAR) is raising concerns about a worrying trend. They are pointing to a possible connection between environmental pollution and a specific health crisis.
27 May•2 min read
EPA arrests mining company's PRO over alleged galamsey at Nkroful
Summary
Why did the EPA arrest a mining company's PRO in Nkroful, and what does it mean for the Ankobra River?
The EPA has apprehended a mining company's Public Relations Officer in Nkroful- raising concerns about environmental compliance. The arrest highlights ongoing tensions between mining operations and the preservation of Ghana's natural resources.
27 Sept•3 min read
World Rivers Day: Berekum residents call for stronger measures against galamsey and illegal logging
Summary
Why are Berekum residents warning that illegal mining and logging could drive up food prices and worsen inflation?
Residents in Berekum, Bono Region, are urging the government to intensify efforts against illegal mining and logging threatening Ghana's rivers.
1 Apr•7 min read
Okyenhene Declares Total Ban on Home Burials Across Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Area
Summary
Okyenhene Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin bans home burials in Akyem Abuakwa, directs MMDCEs to enforce public health laws,
Okyenhene Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin bans home burials in Akyem Abuakwa, directs MMDCEs to enforce public health laws, commissions 30-man Water Guard to protect Birim River from illegal mining
16 Sept•4 min read
Ankobra: From Galamsey Workshop To A River Of Hope
Summary
A year after a crackdown, the Ankobra's banks are quiet - but is this silence a victory or a pause?
Ghana's Lands Minister and anti-galamsey forces return to the Ankobra River, where illegal mining workshops once thrived.
7 May•5 min read
Feature: A People Who Do Not Cherish Animal Life, Will Fail Human Life
Summary
Is Ghana's treatment of animals a mirror reflecting a dangerous gap in our laws and conscience?
A Ghanaian news editor reflects on the nation's treatment of animals, drawing parallels with global perspectives. This raises questions about Ghana's laws, environmental considerations, and conscience - hinting at a deep connection between animal welfare and human well-being.
30 Mar•2 min read
Sanction district officials failing to fight galamsey - GCAG to Mahama
Summary
GCAG is demanding accountability from district officials - but what exactly are they accused of?
The Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey (GCAG) is calling on President Mahama to take decisive action against district officials. They believe some aren't doing enough to combat illegal mining - but what consequences could arise from this inaction?
21 May•3 min read
NAIMOS arrests 4 armed suspects along Ankobra River
Summary
A routine patrol along the Ankobra River turns up more than expected - and uncovers a possible security connection.
NAIMOS task force has apprehended four armed suspects along the Ankobra River in the Western Region - raising concerns about illegal mining. The suspects' alleged ties to National Security personnel could have far-reaching implications.
21 May•3 min read
Suspected galamsey thugs arrested along Ankobra River
Summary
Four armed men were arrested near the Ankobra River- but who were they allegedly protecting?
The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) has apprehended four individuals near the Ankobra River- accused of providing security for illegal mining. Authorities suggest these 'thugs' were heavily armed and caused significant environmental damage- but what else might they uncover?
6 Sept•3 min read
Frimpong-Boateng proposes Environmental Restoration Fund funded by mineral royalties
Summary
A former minister suggests a novel approach to tackle Ghana's environmental crisis-could this be the solution the nation needs?
Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng has proposed a new Environmental Restoration Fund for Ghana, to be financed by mineral royalties. This initiative
7 Sept•3 min read
Prof. Frimpong-Boateng proposes dedicated fund to restore degraded lands, polluted rivers
Summary
A former minister is advocating for a novel approach to fund Ghana's environmental restoration-find out how this could change the future of land and
Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng has proposed a dedicated Environmental Restoration Fund to tackle Ghana's widespread land degradation and
21 Aug•4 min read
Air pollution from pesticides linked to farmers respiratory illness
Summary
Pesticide use in Ghana's agriculture is under scrutiny as experts link exposure to serious health issues and air pollution-what are the hidden
A Senior Lecturer at the University of Ghana School of Public Health is warning farmers about the health risks of pesticide exposure and its
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