Tag: African Politics
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🇬🇭 Ghana’s Galamsey Crisis: How Illegal Gold Mining Is Poisoning Rivers, Destroying Forests, and Fueling Public Outrage
Ghana’s Western Region has become the epicenter of one of the country’s most pressing environmental and public health crises—illegal gold mining, locally known as galamsey. Once viewed by many as a means of survival and economic opportunity, galamsey has evolved into a nationwide challenge that is devastating forests, contaminating rivers, and threatening the livelihoods of…
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The Armed Groups Behind the Attacks on Mali’s Kayes Region
Armed groups, including the al-Qaeda-linked JNIM, have expanded operations into Mali’s Kayes Region, targeting military bases and strategic transport routes. While insurgents claim significant battlefield gains, the Malian government says it has repelled the attacks, highlighting the complex and evolving security situation in western Mali.