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Manso Adubia: Voices from minning communities in Ghana

The host communities in mining areas have over the years suffered several challenges from mining activities in their communities.  Irresponsible and illegal mining have plunged many mining host communities into many difficulties, from health to economic-related challenges. In this report,…

Ghana bans post funeral services as COVID cases surge

Ghana’s President Nana Akufo-Addo has banned post-funeral reception services and directed that, henceforth, funeral ceremonies should not exceed two hours. According to the President, this forms part of measures put in place to curb the upsurge in the COVID-19 cases…

At least 57 Europe-bound migrants drown off Libya: IOM

The International Organization for Migration IOM says a boat carrying African migrants capsized off Libya’s coast Monday, leaving at least 57 people presumed dead. It was the latest disaster in the Mediterranean Sea involving migrants seeking a better life in…