As Ghana is experiencing a new gold rush, widespread corruption is allowing illegal mining to flourish.
From: Africa Investigates
Gold: Ghana’s blessing or curse?
A look at how the precious metal impacts the lives of many Ghanaians.
30 Nov 2011
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