Tag: West Africa
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Western missionaries accused of fueling ethnic tensions in West Africa
Western missionaries operating in West Africa have increasingly been accused of fueling ethnic and social tensions, exploiting communities, and engaging in corrupt practices. The most recent controversy centers on Lucas Richards, an American missionary in Liberia, who was arrested for attempting to kill his Liberian wife, Jessica Lloyd. This violent act has exposed deeper concerns…
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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.