Ghana's artisanal and small-scale gold mining sector is expanding rapidly-mostly outside legal oversight.

This growth is driven by limited job opportunities and the promise of quick income, but is increasingly linked to environmental destruction, foreign involvement, and organized criminal networks. A new report based on three years of research and satellite analysis, reveals how unlicensed mining is intensifying in regions like Western and Savannah, and why enforcement efforts remain weak.

Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Marcena Hunter, Director of Extractives at Switzerland based Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime.

Ghana's artisanal and small-scale gold mining sector is expanding rapidly-mostly outside legal oversight.
This growth is driven by limited job opportunities and the promise of quick income, but is increasingly linked to environmental destruction, foreign involvement, and organized criminal networks. A new report based on three years of research and satellite analysis, reveals how unlicensed mining is intensifying in regions like Western and Savannah, and why enforcement efforts remain weak.
Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Marcena Hunter, Director of Extractives at Switzerland based Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime.

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New report exposes rise of unlicensed gold mining in Ghana

After four years on the front lines of a humanitarian crisis in Mozambique's Cabo Delgado, Médecins Sans Frontières is packing its bags in Mueda—but for a reason that offers a rare glimmer of hope. Since 2021, MSF has been the backbone of healthcare for thousands of families fleeing conflict, providing everything from life-saving surgeries to critical mental health support. For more on what this transition means for the community, and how they ensure no patient is left behind as the international teams depart, Unathi Batyashe spoke to MSF's Spokesperson, Barbara Trattnig, she is also the deputy medical coordinator in the region

After four years on the front lines of a humanitarian crisis in Mozambique's Cabo Delgado, M&eacute;decins Sans Fronti&egrave;res is packing its bags in Mueda&mdash;but for a reason that offers a rare glimmer of hope. Since 2021, MSF has been the backbone of healthcare for thousands of families fleeing conflict, providing everything from life-saving surgeries to critical mental health support. For more on what this transition means for the community, and how they ensure no patient is left behind as the international teams depart, Unathi Batyashe spoke to MSF's Spokesperson, Barbara Trattnig, she is also the deputy medical coordinator in the region

MSF shuts down operations in Mozambique's  Mueda town 

As global demand for African art surges, with auction sales rising 43% to over $70 million, experts are analysing whether the continent can retain cultural and financial ownership in a globalizing market . For greater perspective on this, art advisor, founder of ISE-DA, an international art advisory firm focused on the cultural stewardship of Black contemporary art and Smithsonian National Museum of African Art's Global African Council member, Adefolakunmi (Fola) Adenugba, spoke to Unathi Batyashe

As global demand for African art surges, with auction sales rising 43% to over $70 million, experts are analysing whether the continent can retain cultural and financial ownership in a globalizing market . For greater perspective on this, art advisor, founder of ISE-DA, an international art advisory firm focused on the cultural stewardship of Black contemporary art and Smithsonian National Museum of African Art's Global African Council member, Adefolakunmi (Fola) Adenugba, spoke to Unathi Batyashe

Can Africa retain cultural and financial ownership as arts market globalises and demand for the continent's art surges ?

 Somalia's bicameral parliament has approved a new constitution that replaces the provisional version in place since 2012. While Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre hailed the move as a historic victory for democratic stability, the amendment also extended the terms of both lawmakers and President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud from four to five years, effectively delaying scheduled elections by at least one year. Somalia has endured conflict and clan battles with no strong central government since the fall of autocratic ruler Mohamed Siad Barre in 1991. For more on what this means, Unathi Batyashe spoke to Dr. David Matsanga, a political scientist and conflict resolution specialist.

&nbsp;Somalia's bicameral parliament has approved a new constitution that replaces the provisional version in place since 2012. While Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre hailed the move as a historic victory for democratic stability, the amendment also extended the terms of both lawmakers and President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud from four to five years, effectively delaying scheduled elections by at least one year. Somalia has endured conflict and clan battles with no strong central government since the fall of autocratic ruler Mohamed Siad Barre in 1991. For more on what this means, Unathi Batyashe spoke to Dr. David Matsanga, a political scientist and conflict resolution specialist.

New report exposes rise of unlicensed gold mining in Ghana

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