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Ghana Confronts Multi-Billion Dollar Challenge to Restore Land Ravaged by Unlawful Mining

Professor Nana Browne Klutse, the interim head of the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), has sounded the alarm. Calling the situation an emergency, she reaches out to international partners, urging them to support Ghana’s reclamation efforts. But what does it mean when land crying out for healing is left unattended due to financial constraints? In a recent dialogue with the Ghana News Agency, Professor Klutse shared how a World Bank initiative had managed to reclaim some land—though, regrettably, only on a pilot…

The Economic Impact of Unlawful Tuna Fishing Along Somalia’s Shores: A Local and International Perspective

The relentless pillage of yellowfin tuna in Somali waters is a troubling saga, unravelling as a grim tale affecting local livelihoods and looming ominously over global food security. The ripples of this exploitation stretch far and wide, touching ecosystems and economies in profoundly unsettling ways. But, how did this come to pass? One can't help but wonder about the brazen illegal activities by Chinese vessels, which have become a stark symbol of unchecked ambition and disregard for maritime laws. These vessels prowl…

Over 100 Unlawful Miners Lose Lives in Tragic South African Mine Entanglement

In a somber scene underscored by the chill of reality gripping Stilfontein, South Africa, rescuers and officers from the South African Police Service (SAPS) gingerly transported blue body bags. Each one solemnly bore witness to the lives lost in a tragic turn of events deep within the bowels of an abandoned gold mine. It’s chilling to grasp the enormity of the tragedy — at least a hundred souls, entangled in an illegal mining operation gone disastrously wrong, have perished, according to a group advocating for their rights.…

Kenyan Miraa Growers Taken Advantage of as Cartels Rake in Millions from Unlawful Charges

Starting in July 2022, as described by farmers, a shadowy cartel emerged following a handshake agreement between Kenya's then-President Uhuru Kenyatta and Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. This deal marked the end of a chilling two-year miraa export ban. Under its terms, shipments resumed, but with a devil's catch—unrecorded, ‘under-the-table’ fees said to be tacitly approved by high-ranking honchos from both nations. Farmers are in a pickle. They’ve been thrown into a financial quagmire, already grappling with…

Federal Forces Set Sights on Disbanding Unlawful Militias and Roadblocks to Restore Security in Beledweyne

Mogadishu (AX) — Once a lively trade hub bustling with activity, Beledweyne in central Somalia now finds itself caught in a web of insecurity, unlawful checkpoints, and ineffective leadership. This turbulent climate prompted Somalia's federal government to step in, taking charge of security operations in hopes of reviving stability in the beleaguered Hiiraan region. The federal authorities' intervention springs from the violent El Baraf confrontations, where militia attacks claimed the lives of numerous soldiers. Earlier…

Somalia’s Prime Minister: Ahmed Madobe’s Attempt to Run Again in Jubaland Deemed Unlawful

MOGADISHU, Somalia - Stirring the pot of political strife, Prime Minister Hamse Abdi Barre of Somalia declared Monday that Jubbaland's President, Ahmed Madobe, can't legally run for another term, as per the regional charter's term restrictions. At a press event in Mogadishu, Barre expressed, "The maneuvers of President Madobe do not sync with our overarching goals for national unity or the pledges we've embraced. Thus, the election process unfolding in Jubbaland, under his direction, lacks any legal standing."…

Jubbaland and Farmaajo Denounce Parliament’s Electoral Commission Legislation as “Unlawful”

Mogadishu (AX) — Jubbaland's leadership, alongside its representatives in Somalia's federal Parliament, have declared their opposition to a newly sanctioned law that establishes the Independent National Electoral Commission. They argue it breaches constitutional principles and excludes them from pivotal discussions.On Saturday, a statement emerged from the corridors of power in Jubbaland, decrying the parliamentary proceedings as "unlawful" due to the absence of their own lawmakers and those from Northeastern State during…

How Africa Forfeits More Than $300 Billion Each Year Due to Unlawful Financial Outflows

"The definition requires broadening because businesses are indulging in activities that, while not criminal, significantly impact domestic resource mobilization." The world lacks a clear, universally agreed-upon explanation of illegal financial flows (IFFs), resulting in a myriad of interpretations. Illicit financial flows encompass unauthorized or unethical financial exchanges across borders, including money laundering, tax dodging, and the financing of terrorism. These flows seriously threaten, particularly impacting…

Hiiraan Regional Leaders and Elders Dismantle Unlawful Checkpoints Disrupting Trade in Beledweyne

Beledweyne (AX) – In a significant community triumph, Ugas Yusuf Ugas Hassan Ugas Khalif, the esteemed leader of the Hawadle tribe, has navigated the successful dismantling of numerous rogue checkpoints along the stretch between Beledweyne and El-gal in the Hiiraan territory.Flanked by Hiiraan's regional chief, Muse Salad Wehliye, and a cohort of respected elders, the leader embarked on a mission to clear the main artery linking Mataban and Beledweyne. These makeshift barricades had been a notorious thorn in the side of…

Somali National Indicted in Kenya for Armed Robbery Scheme and Unlawful Residency

In addition to the weapons charge, Aden faced allegations of being in Kenya illegally, without a proper visa or pass, which violated the Kenya Citizenship and Immigration Act of 2011. He was released on a bond of KSh50,000 (USD 387.39) or had the option of a cash bail set at KSh30,000 (USD 232.43). The judge set his case to be mentioned on October 23, with the full hearing scheduled for April 24, 2025. Police reports linked Aden and his crew to several robbery and stabbing incidents in Eastleigh. Three of his partners in…

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