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Coverage of environmental issues in Ghana including galamsey, climate change, sustainability, and natural resource management.
250,000 People to Get Jobs Through Govt’s Oil Palm Plan The government is targeting the creation of about 250,000 jobs through an ambitious plan to establish 100,000 hectares of new oil palm plantations across Ghana. The initiative forms part of…
Government targets 100,000 hectares of new oil palm plantations The government has announced plans to support the establishment of 100,000 hectares of new oil palm plantations as part of efforts to increase domestic production, create jobs and reduce Ghana’s reliance…
Adamus Resources rejects lease revocation, cites legal breaches Adamus Resources Limited has rejected the government’s decision to uphold the revocation of its mining leases, arguing that the process was unlawful and failed to follow procedures prescribed under Ghana’s Minerals and…
Thousands of residents have fled their homes as intense heat and powerful winds drive major wildfires across southern Europe, stretching emergency services and highlighting growing climate risks. PARIS — More than 20,000 people have been evacuated across parts of southern…
Nigeria's environmental regulator is investigating mysterious white foam found along the Kaduna-Abuja Expressway after a suspected lorry spill. Laboratory tests are under way as officials urge the public to stay away.
ACCRA, Ghana – Communities across West Africa are grappling with one of the region’s most destructive rainy seasons in recent years, as torrential rainfall has triggered widespread flooding, destroyed homes, disrupted transport networks and claimed dozens of lives. Ghana and…
Residents in East Legon, Madina, Adenta and surrounding communities are advised to store water ahead of Ghana Water Ltd's scheduled maintenance works.
Michael Blackson built his reputation as one of America’s most recognisable comedians. Today, however, the Ghanaian-born entertainer is increasingly using his platform to champion education, diaspora engagement and investment in Ghana, positioning himself as a cultural bridge between Africa and…
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…
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