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As Ghana faces another season of heavy rains, the nation confronts a critical question: what can be done to prevent the recurring cycle of
Ghana is once again grappling with the devastating impact of heavy rainfall, prompting a national reflection on recurring tragedies. The persistent
A thriving rubber plantation is now a landscape of scars - what does this mean for the future of Ghana's rubber industry?
Illegal mining continues to plague the Ghana Rubber Estate Limited (GREL) plantation in the Western Region. The destruction is evident, but the long-term implications for the region are only beginning to be understood -.
Why does a prominent critic believe the current government isn't truly tackling Ghana's galamsey crisis, despite past attempts?
Kofi Bentil of IMANI Africa has criticized the Ghanaian government's efforts against illegal small-scale mining, known as galamsey. He suggests a
A dawn raid on illegal mining operations leads to arrests - but what did authorities discover at the Dankai River site?
A joint task force has targeted illegal mining operations along the Dankai River corridor in the Amansie East District - raising questions about the extent of the problem. The operation has also highlighted growing concerns about the environmental and security risks associated with galamsey.
Why are traditional leaders in Tano North clashing with police over the handling of illegal mining arrests?
Tano North chiefs are confronting police over the repeated release of arrested illegal miners, undermining local efforts against galamsey. This
What happened when a watch committee closed in on suspected illegal miners along the Tano River?
Three suspects are in custody following an operation in the Tano-Boin Forest Reserve.
Discover how Ghana's environmental future is being shaped by political decisions and the role of traditional authorities.
The University of Education, Winneba (UEW) recently hosted its Fourth Annual Colloquium, bringing together experts to discuss Ghana's environmental
What role did a traditional leader and a youth chairman allegedly play in the illegal mining activities that led to their arrest in Tanoso?
Two individuals, including a traditional leader and a youth chairman, have been arrested in Tanoso over alleged involvement in illegal mining
NAIMOS task force destroys six excavators and seizes firearms during an intelligence-led raid on an illegal mining opera
NAIMOS task force destroys six excavators and seizes firearms during an intelligence-led raid on an illegal mining operation polluting the Subin
Why does Britain embrace our professionals while sidelining theirs here? The answer may reshape migration debates.
Ghanaian professionals in the UK face a hidden glass ceiling despite citizenship.
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.
The potential extinction of a rare West African monkey species is raising serious questions about the region's broader biodiversity challenges.
A leading Ghanaian biodiversity scientist has issued a stark warning regarding the disappearance of one of West Africa's rarest monkeys. This event
A retired public health analyst warns that indiscriminate waste disposal is the main cause of Ghana's perennial floods a
A retired public health analyst warns that indiscriminate waste disposal is the main cause of Ghana's perennial floods and subsequent deadly disease
Ghana's children face a "slow, silent assault," but what does the Paediatric Society want done about it?
The Paediatric Society of Ghana is calling on President Mahama to lead a global effort. They want environmental destruction from illegal mining classified as a crime against humanity - but why now?
A new declaration has been made concerning burials - and it could have far-reaching implications for the community.
Okyenhene Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin has made a declaration regarding burials within the Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Area. - He's also tasked authorities to take certain actions, but what could be the implications?
Gov't is making "significant gains" in the galamsey fight, but one church leader reveals a dire consequence.
Ama Mawusi Mawuenyefia says the government has made strides in the fight against galamsey. Apostle Eric Nyamekye warns that illegal mining increasingly disrupts community livelihoods and church activities - but what does this mean for the future?
Authorities targeted the Offin River- but what did they uncover during their anti-illegal mining operation?
NAIMOS has launched a major anti-galamsey operation in the Amansie South District, targeting illegal mining on the Offin River. The operation uncovered serious environmental threats to communities- but what did they find?
An anti-galamsey raid in Ahwiren uncovered extensive illegal mining operations and led to significant equipment disablement.
NAIMOS conducted an intelligence-led operation against illegal mining in Ahwiren, Bekwai Municipality, targeting a site along the Subin River. This