Illegal and small-scale mining known as galamsey is contaminating the country’s rivers and soil, activists say.
With around 20 African leaders in attendance, the 66-year-old is sworn in as Ghana’s president for third time.
Several countries recorded total electoral power transfers while opposition groups made significant wins in others.
Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia concedes defeat, congratulates former President John Mahama.
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Ghanaians vote in presidential, legislative elections dominated by concerns over economic crisis in West African nation.
The country’s historically disadvantaged north is set to decide the tight race for the first time.
The number of Lebanese soldiers killed in Israeli attacks since October 2023 reported to reach 41 after latest attack.
The Black Stars needed two wins in their last two qualifying games and are now left at bottom place in Group F.
Millions of adolescents in Africa could be living unknowingly with asthma as cases go undiagnosed, researchers find.
All our football updates as Sudan take a huge step towards AFCON 2025 qualification but Ghana’s hopes fade.
Washington is now seeking a Plan B after troops were ejected from sprawling, expensive bases in Niger.
The traditional role of a king’s interpreter and messenger involves diplomacy, sensitivity and, most of all, trust.
The hopes and dreams of Sarah Apew, training to become a boxing champion against the odds.
More needs to be done to put an end to the despicable practice of child marriage across the continent.
