Tag: Ghana
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Ghana Bans Mining in Forest Reserves: A Turning Point for Environmental Enforcement
Ghana has moved to ban mining in forest reserves nationwide, a decisive shift that reverses a 2022 policy framework allowing regulated extraction. The announcement, confirmed by the Ministry of Environment, marks a bold stance on forest protection and signals a new era in environmental enforcement across the country. The ban is intended to curb illegal…
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President Mahama Approves Funding as Takoradi–Agona Junction Road Rehabilitation Progresses
Overview: Funding Triggered for Takoradi–Agona Junction Road Project President John Dramani Mahama has announced the release of US$78.3 million to JUSTMOH Construction Company, the contractor overseeing the rehabilitation and dualization of the 23-kilometre Takoradi–Agona Junction road. The move marks a pivotal step in accelerating a project that is seen as a cornerstone for improved regional…
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President Mahama Advances Takoradi–Agona Junction Road Revival with US$78.3 Million Release
New Funding Accelerates Takoradi–Agona Road Rehabilitation President John Dramani Mahama has authorized a critical funding release to expedite the rehabilitation and dualization of the Takoradi–Agona Junction road, a key corridor in Ghana’s western region. In a directive to the Ministry of Finance, the President asked for the immediate disbursement of US$78.3 million to JUSTMOH Construction…
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Bright Simons Questions Government’s Good Faith in Ghana’s Lithium Deal
Background of the Ghana-Lithium Agreement Ghana has been positioning itself to become a key player in the West African lithium sector, signaling ambitions to move downstream from mining to refining and battery-component manufacturing. The government’s agreement with Atlantic Lithium—an arrangement described by officials as a catalyst for local value addition and job creation—has drawn intense…
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Extradition Standpoint: Fuseini Warns that Avoiding Ofori-Atta Could Let Politicians Escape Justice
Overview: The Crossroads of Extradition and Accountability Former Tamale Central MP Inusah Fuseini has raised a timely and provocative concern about the consequences of failing to extradite former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta and Emmanuel Darko Akore, a former Chef de Cabinet. The debate is not only about one case but about how the international and…
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Ghana Lithium Deal Under Scrutiny as Bright Simons Questions Government’s Good Faith
Background: Ghana’s push into lithium and local refining Ghana has signaled a determined shift toward becoming a significant player in Africa’s lithium sector. The deal with Atlantic Lithium, a major mining company, raised hopes that the country could leverage its mineral wealth to spur industrial development, create local jobs, and support downstream refining. Yet questions…
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Bright Simons questions government’s good faith in Ghana’s lithium deal with Atlantic Lithium
Background: A high-stakes lithium deal in Ghana Ghana’s push into lithium mining has captured national attention as authorities seek to turn a global battery metal into a homegrown industry. At the center of the debate is a deal with Atlantic Lithium, a company positioning itself to unlock Ghana’s lithium reserves. The agreement, paired with government…
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Failure to Extradite Ofori-Atta Could Encourage Politicians to Flee Justice, Says Inusah Fuseini
Raising Alarm Over Extradition and Accountability Private legal practitioner and former Tamale Central MP Inusah Fuseini has voiced concern that a failure to extradite former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, along with Ernest Darko Akore, could set a dangerous precedent. He argues that when high-profile figures escape judicial processes, it signals that accountability is negotiable for…
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Heavy Metals in Volta Rivers Threaten Health and Birth Outcomes
Introduction: The Hidden Danger in the Volta River Many communities along the Volta River rely on fishing, farming, and small-scale mining for livelihoods. Yet a growing body of evidence suggests that heavy metals contaminating the river are harming health and contributing to birth defects. In particular, artisanal and illegal mining activities near Datoku in the…
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Heavy Metals in Volta Rivers Threaten Health, Linked to Birth Defects
Rising alarms over river pollution In parts of Ghana, communities along the Volta River are facing a worrying health crisis as scientists and health officials report rising levels of heavy metals in the water. The contamination is not just an environmental issue; it is a matter of public health that touches the most intimate aspects…