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3d ago•2 min read
Fire destroys 12 shops near VRA substation at Dwakesiem
Summary
A blaze near a key power facility has left traders reeling - but the bigger issue may be how prepared responders really are.
A fire has struck a cluster of shops near the VRA substation in Dwakesiem, Dunkwa-on-Offin, Central Region.
27 May•2 min read
Weija traditional authorities back demolition of waterway structures to curb flooding
Summary
Why are Weija traditional authorities supporting demolition of structures? What does this mean for the community?
Weija traditional authorities, along with the Chief of Lafa Barimba, are involved in addressing flooding issues in the Greater Accra Region- raising questions about development. They are backing government efforts to remove structures on waterways- but what challenges remain?
22 Aug•3 min read
Tano North chiefs tackle police over 'routine release' of arrested illegal miners
Summary
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
16 Aug•3 min read
Tano North chiefs petition Mahama over galamsey destruction in River Tano
Summary
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
8 Oct•3 min read
Three suspected illegal miners arrested in Tano-Boin Forest Reserve
Summary
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.
29 May•5 min read
The Politics Of Lies And Deception: Dishonesty Ghanaians Must Not Encourage
Summary
Are Ghanaian politicians relying on lies to win elections - and is the electorate too gullible to see through it?
Ghana's political landscape is seeing a shift towards lies and deception, with the NDC and NPP often employing strategies that prioritize winning over truth. This raises questions about the kind of democracy Ghanaians want - and the steps needed to ensure honesty.
28 Aug•2 min read
Bagré Dam spillage begins today as water level rises to 95.19%
Summary
A critical decision regarding the Bagré Dam's water levels has been made, raising questions about its potential impact on downstream communities.
Burkina Faso's SONABEL will begin a controlled release of water from the Bagré Dam today due to rising water levels. This action follows an increase
18 Apr•3 min read
Unregulated development threatens Akosombo, Kpong Dams - VRA warns
Summary
Unregulated construction near the Akosombo and Kpong Dams may have serious consequences - but what could they be?
The VRA is worried about the increasing construction along the Volta River- activities that may increase flood risks. The developments may also undermine national emergency preparedness for the Akosombo and Kpong Dams- but what does this mean for the region?
6 Jul•4 min read
Ukraine warns of interceptor missile shortage as 18 killed in Kyiv region
Summary
A critical shortage of interceptor missiles has left Ukraine's capital exposed to a barrage of Russian ballistic missiles, raising urgent questions
Ukraine's Air Force is facing a critical shortage of interceptor missiles, leaving its capital vulnerable to Russian ballistic missile attacks. This
25 Sept•3 min read
Wenchi royal families call for urgent resolution of Wenchihene dispute
Summary
A call for urgent action has been made over a long-pending royal dispute - what does it mean for Wenchi's traditional authority?
The Sofoase and Nkwaduano Yefri Royal Families of Wenchi are urging the Bono Regional House of Chiefs to resolve a chieftaincy dispute over the…
18 Jul•5 min read
NAIMOS Dismantles Armed Galamsey Site at Ahwiren Headwaters
Summary
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
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.
5 Aug•3 min read
Rare monkey's disappearance signals wider biodiversity crisis in West Africa, scientist warns
Summary
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
5 Aug•2 min read
NPP demands update on galamsey fight, helicopter crash probe ahead of first anniversary of tragedy
Summary
The NPP is pressing the government for answers on critical national issues, but what progress has truly been made since the tragic events of a year
The opposition NPP has urged the government to provide updates on the fight against illegal mining and the investigation into a military helicopter
4 Aug•3 min read
Galamsey crisis: Seek help if you're overwhelmed - Bono Regional Minister told
Summary
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
10 Jul•5 min read
Ghanaian Group Urges Action Over JonahCapital Estate Dispute In Abuja
Summary
NAGHACON urges Ghana and Nigeria to intervene in the JonahCapital River Park Estate dispute, warning of risks to citizen
NAGHACON urges Ghana and Nigeria to intervene in the JonahCapital River Park Estate dispute, warning of risks to citizens and bilateral relations.
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.