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Ghana Needs $21bn to Restore Lands Damaged by Illegal Mining
Former Environment Minister Prof Kwabena Frimpong‑Boateng estimates the cost to reclaim 10 % of the country’s surface area, citing river and forest losses.
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Ankobra River Cleared of Changfan Machines After Year‑Long Patrol
Minister Emmanuel Armah‑Kofi Buah announced the removal of illegal mining equipment from the Ankobra River following sustained operations with NAIMOS and Navy Special Forces.
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UEW Colloquium Highlights Corruption, Tech Gaps in Ghana’s Environmental Management
The University of Education, Winneba convened academics, chiefs and students on 2 September to discuss how corruption and lack of technology hinder Ghana’s environmental future.
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Jamaica to Submit Slavery Reparations Petition to King Charles
The Jamaican government will hand a petition to the monarch, asking the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council to examine the legality of slavery and Britain’s duty to provide redress.
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Chief Baffour Sikabede Urges Chiefs to Reject Mining Royalties for Rivers
The Akyem Essase stool holder warned traditional leaders against trading natural resources for mining payments at a Winneba university event.
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Netherlands Moves 86 Tonnes of Gold From North America to London
The Dutch central bank has transferred a substantial portion of its gold reserves to the Bank of England’s vaults, citing crisis preparedness amid global unrest.
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Consult Traditional Authorities Before Granting Mining Concessions on Stool Lands
Chief Baffour Sikabede urged the government to involve and support traditional leaders before approving mining permits, citing environmental protection and community trust.
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Branson Blames Wars for Rising Flight Prices
Sir Richard Branson links the US‑Israel conflict with Iran to soaring jet fuel costs and higher airline fares.