Coverage of environmental issues in Ghana including galamsey, climate change, sustainability, and natural resource management.
Australian authorities have granted emergency approval for a stronger rodent-control bait as farmers in key grain-growing regions struggle to contain rising mouse populations threatening crops and livelihoods. Emergency permit granted as experts warn mouse populations are reaching damaging levels across…
The Ghanaian government has committed more than GH¢442 million to flood recovery and coastal protection projects as climate-related disasters place growing pressure on communities, infrastructure and public finances across the country. ACCRA — Ghana has committed more than GH¢442 million…
Dozens of families fled submerged homes in Cape Coast and Accra after torrential rain caused severe flooding, with forecasters warning more downpours could hit flood-prone communities across southern Ghana. Ghana floods displaced dozens of families in Cape Coast and disrupted…
Authorities say the suspects were armed with pump-action guns and machetes during an anti-galamsey raid near the polluted Ankobra River, as Ghana intensifies efforts to curb illegal mining and environmental damage. ACCRA, Ghana — Ghana’s anti-illegal mining task force says…
One person has died and at least six others, including a local chief, were injured after armed men allegedly opened fire during a visit to an illegal mining site in Ghana’s Western North Region, according to community leaders and local…
Traditional authorities in parts of Ghana’s Bono Region have issued fresh warnings to illegal miners to stay off stool lands, citing growing environmental damage and threats to farming livelihoods. According to the Ghana News Agency, chiefs in affected communities have…
