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Ghana is grappling with the severe repercussions of illegal mining, commonly referred to as Galamsey. This rampant activity, primarily conducted by small-scale miners, is taking place across countless sites, igniting widespread protests and prompting the military to take action against it. As a key player in the global gold and cocoa markets, Ghana is feeling the pinch, as land degradation from these mining operations is significantly affecting agricultural productivity. Despite the apparent environmental hazards and…

A significant academic study has issued a stark warning: any violation of the limits that climate scientists consider safe regarding global warming will likely lead to "irreversible consequences" for our planet. Even a brief spike above the 1.5°C threshold—often referred to as an "overshoot"—could trigger a series of catastrophic outcomes, such as rising sea levels and other long-lasting effects that could persist for millennia. Carl-Friedrich Schleussner, the lead author of the study, emphasized the magnitude of these…

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has voiced strong objections to a recent decree from the Nigerien government, which greenlights the formation of a database targeting individuals suspected of terrorist activities. The organization argues that this legislation seriously infringes upon essential human rights by utilizing "overly vague criteria" for determining who gets placed on the list, consequently "denying due process" to those affected. Ilaria Allegrozzi, a Senior Researcher specializing in the Sahel region, expressed concern…