Mining Mali: how policy changes are reshaping the sector
As Mali’s mining sector faces growing tensions — highlighted by the recent seizure of gold stocks from the Canadian company Barrick by the military government — questions about economic...
West Africa
West Africans have a high risk of kidney disease – new study confirms genetic cause
Kidney disease, leading to kidney failure, afflicts disproportionately more black people than white people. Thus, there is a huge burden of kidney healthcare costs among...
Ghana’s new president faces tough regional security problems: why he’s well-placed to tackle them
John Mahama has been sworn in as Ghana’s new president. He inherits a host of security challenges by dint of the country’s position in the west African...
As fast fashion’s waste pollutes Africa’s environment, designers in Ghana are finding a solution
ACCRA, Ghana (AP) — In a sprawling secondhand clothing market in Ghana’s capital, early morning shoppers jostle as they search through piles of garments, eager...
Victory for women’s rights in Ghana as affirmative action law is passed – what must happen next
The passage of the Affirmative Action (Gender Equality) Act 2024 by the country’s parliament on 30 July 2024 marked a victory for women’s rights in Ghana. The bill,...