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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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Galamsey Fight Collapses After 2018 Safeguards Abandoned
Former Environment Minister Prof Kwabena Frimpong‑Boateng warns that Ghana’s rivers, once clearing under a 2017‑18 mining ban, have slipped back into danger as safeguards were lifted.
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Frimpong-Boateng Blames Political System for Ghana’s Environmental Crisis
The former environment minister argues that political fallout for enforcement keeps illegal mining unchecked and calls for a national compact to safeguard environmental policies.
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Chief Justice Baffoe-Bonnie: From Courtroom to Church Dance Sparks Controversy
The former Supreme Court judge’s public celebrations and political remarks have ignited a debate over the independence of Ghana’s judiciary.
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Larteh Gas Explosion: Fire Service Contained Incident Near Methodist Primary School
An unattended fire near the Methodist Primary School in Larteh Akuapem sparked a gas explosion, but firefighters contained the blaze before it spread.
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Ivan Baidoo: Law Student Killed in Tema Motorway Hit‑and‑Run
Central University student’s family offers GH¢50,000 reward for tips that could identify the driver who fled the scene on Aug. 27.
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Frimpong-Boateng Proposes Criminal Liability for Officials Approving Projects in Protected Areas
The former Minister for Environment urges that individuals who sign permits for wetlands, watercourses and forest reserves be held personally accountable, not just institutions.
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Partners in Sea Turtle Conservation: Dr Agyekumhene Urges Coastal Communities to Join Efforts
At the 5th Ghana National Sea Turtle Conference, the WHRO executive director called for active community involvement to secure lasting protection for sea turtles.
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NPP National Treasurer Aspirant Accident: Campaign Suspended on Kwahu Road
Collins Nuntwiri Nuamah was involved in a vehicle crash on September 5, 2026, and has paused his campaign to receive medical care.