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Ghana illegal mining enforcement challenges

8 clusters · 19 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Ghana faces calls for state of emergency over illegal mining

Efforts to combat illegal mining, known as galamsey, in Ghana have faced scrutiny and a perceived loss of momentum following a fatal military helicopter crash in August 2025. The crash, which killed eight officials inclu

Wildfire activity in Europe and the United Kingdom

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Wildfire risks increase across Germany and the United Kingdom

Severe wildfires have impacted the United Kingdom and broader Europe, raising concerns regarding ecological damage and land management. In the UK, significant blazes in the West Midlands and Stourbridge destroyed 19 home

Ghana gold reforms face financial scrutiny and political row

70 clusters · 97 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: GoldBod to supply US$1bn in foreign exchange to Ghana market

Ghana continues to implement mining and cocoa sector reforms, including the revision of the 2006 Minerals and Mining Act and the launch of the Ghana Accelerated National Reserve Accumulation Programme (GANRAP). While the

Ghana illegal mining and water pollution crisis

13 clusters · 28 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Ghana mining groups call for improved accountability and land reclamation

Illegal mining, known locally as ‘galamsey’, continues to drive environmental and social instability in Ghana. Scientific assessments from the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research-Water Research Institute (CSIR

Ghana flood mitigation and urban planning efforts

4 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 30 days ago

Latest: Ghana authorities manage lagoon restorations and market program controversies

Following the inaugural Omane Boamah Memorial Lecture, which addressed the need for stricter town-planning enforcement and environmental monitoring to combat flooding in Accra, the Ghana Armed Forces have transitioned fr