May 18, 2013
News in 'Environment' section
Farmers resist genetically modified (GMO) seeds
May 31, 2012The debate over the pros and cons of Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) seeds continues.
In Ghana, some Farmers have expressed their dislike the use of GMO seeds.
Sirleaf urges Africa to promote sustainable use of its resources
May 28, 2012Gaborone, Botswana –President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf of Liberia has called on participants to use the Summit for Sustainability in Africa to promote the sustainable use of natural capital worldwide.
‘Huge global water, sanitation crisis’—says WaterAid
May 22, 2012The International organization WaterAid is calling on governments around the world and other partners to increase funding for the water and sanitation sector.
Ghana commissions US$9m rock quarry
May 21, 2012The Ghanaian government has commissioned a US$9 million rock quarry to meet the huge demand for road and building construction, not only in Ghana but in other countries in the West African sub-region.
WFP intervenes with "cereal banks" to contain Senegal food crisis
May 17, 2012Although not on the scale as Niger, Chad or Mali, Senegal has not escaped the food crisis hitting the Sahel region of West and Central Africa, with some 800,000 people threatened by serious food insecurity.
The UN World Food Programme (WFP) is trying to help find solution to the problem by stocking what it calls, cereal banks around the country.
Nigerians take Exxon Mobil to court for oil pollution
May 17, 2012Ten prominent Rulers from the Ibeno Community in Akwa Ibom, southern Nigeria have taken Exxon Mobil to court for allegedly spilling oil in the region for 11 years, demanding one trillion Naira or about US$6 billion in damages.
Sierra Leone reforms outdated tax laws, as economy grows at 6%
May 17, 2012As Sierra Leone prepares to reform outdated tax laws, the country’s economy is this year growing at 6% with prospects for more growth, said Finance and Economic Development Minister, Dr. Samura Kamara.
Massive road safety campaign underway in Liberia
May 16, 2012By William Selmah/WADR Correspondent
In the wake of a high rate of road accident, an institution dedicated to enhancing road safety in Liberia has begun series of road safety sensitization activities, such as airing of radio and television jingles and circulation of posters.
Finding ways to effectively manage sub-region’s waste
May 15, 2012Managing waste is an uphill task in cities across West Africa, with rural urban migration becoming a daily phenomenon.
Experts in waste management and other stakeholders are brainstorming how to address this challenge at a two-day conference currently taking place in the Ghanaian capital, Accra.
AU urges investors to engage in responsible investments
May 10, 2012The African Union (AU) is calling on investors to engage in responsible investments on the continent and with models that would be mutually beneficial.
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