Galamsey, a term used in Ghana to describe illegal small-scale mining, has been a major issue for years due to its destructive impact on the environment, particularly the country's rivers and water bodies. This illegal mining practice has led to severe deforestation, water pollution, and the degradation of farmlands, affecting livelihoods and causing widespread environmental damage.
The issue resurfaced recently when journalist Berla Mundi reported...
On 21st September 2024, Ghana saw the beginning of widespread protests against illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey, which has been severely polluting the country’s rivers and water bodies. The protest, organized by the #FixTheCountry movement, was not only focused on stopping galamsey but also served to shed light on the broader corruption within the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) government. Over the years,...
Madagascar's Parliament recently approved a law permitting chemical and, in some cases, surgical castration for those convicted of raping minors. The law has faced...
The U.S. Congress has introduced a bill called the "#USSouthAfricaRelationsReviewAct." The bill urges the U.S. Secretary of State, Department of Defense, and a special...
In Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, protesters converged near Western embassies and UN offices yesterday, expressing their discontent by burning flags, including those of...
In an exclusive interview on Monday, February 12, 2024, on National Television in Niamey, the President of Niger, Brigadier General Abdourahamane Tiani, provided reassurance...
Ministers from Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger met in the Burkinabe capital on Thursday to discuss creating a confederation, an AFP journalist saw.
The three...
USA - Dr. Umar Ifatunde has just unveiled a significant achievement – the completion of his highly anticipated educational institution and the comprehensive renovation...
August 10, 2023 - In a swift and calculated move, a military junta orchestrated a bloodless coup in Niger, sending shockwaves through the international...
Sam George, a crucial member of Ghana's opposition party, the NDC, has strongly criticized President Akufo-Addo of Ghana for his stance on the Niger...
