As gold prices surge, Ghana faces ‘looming crisis’ over illegal mining

As gold prices surge, Ghana faces ‘looming crisis’ over illegal mining As illegal and small-scale mining contaminates rivers and soil, many worry President John Mahama will allow such practices to continue. A group of galamseyers, illegal or small-scale gold panners, work in Kibi, Ghana [File: Cristina Aldehuela/AFP] By Shola LawalPublished On 22 Jan 202522 Jan 2025…

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Australia probes suspected foreign funding of anti-Semitic attacks

Australia probes suspected foreign funding of anti-Semitic attacks Police believe ‘foreign actors’ paying local criminals to commit crimes amid a surge in anti-Semitic incidents. Protestors hold placards during a rally against antisemitism in Sydney (File: AP) Published On 22 Jan 202522 Jan 2025 Australia is investigating suspicions that funding from outside the country is behind…

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