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A new clean cooking initiative is underway in East Gonja - but what impact will it have on the women in the region?
Women in East Gonja are now using cleaner cooking technology. The Eco-Flame Project aims to support national efforts to adapt to climate change- but what does that mean for the women involved?
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.
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
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
Traditional authorities in Tano North are calling for urgent presidential intervention to save their vital water resources from illegal mining.
Tano North chiefs have petitioned President John Mahama regarding extensive galamsey destruction in the River Tano and surrounding forests. Their
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 the invisible physics above Ghana could redefine how the nation tackles its air crisis.
A physicist examines Ghana's atmosphere as a dynamic physical system, not empty space.
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
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 traditional leader is urging the Bono Regional Minister to seek help if overwhelmed by the galamsey crisis, as community leaders and residents are
The Nkosuohene of Atronie Stool lands has expressed deep disappointment over the Bono Regional Minister's alleged inaction against illegal mining
Ghana's new Environment Minister, Dr. Zanetor Rawlings, is set to tackle critical environmental issues-but what decisive actions will she prioritize?
Dr. Zanetor Rawlings has been appointed Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, facing significant environmental challenges in Ghana. Her
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?
A Chinese national and seven Ghanaians were apprehended during an operation - but what were they doing?
NAIMOS has intensified its crackdown on illegal mining in the Ashanti Region, targeting an active site. The operation raises questions about the ongoing efforts to combat illegal mining - and the impact on local communities.
Authorities make a shocking discovery during an anti-galamsey operation - and the environmental impact is devastating.
A pre-dawn raid led by the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) targeted illegal mining operations in the Amansie East District. The operation uncovered a destructive engineering scheme impacting the area's vital water resources - but what did they find?
A multinational galamsey syndicate was operating in two communities - but what did NAIMOS find when they arrived?
NAIMOS has taken action against an organised galamsey syndicate operating in the Ashanti Region. The operation involved multiple nationalities and a range of equipment - but what does this mean for the future of mining in the area?