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Military Deployment Escalates Ghana Mining Dispute
Armed military personnel have been deployed to Tontokrom community in Ghana's Ashanti Region, intensifying a longstanding dispute between residents and mining giant Asanko Gold...
Plateau State Trains Officials in Peacebuilding Through Land Dispute Mediation
Government workers from four key Plateau State agencies transformed into certified peace mediators this week after intensive training in alternative dispute resolution (ADR) techniques.
The...
Ghana Chiefs Gain Veto Power in Mining License Decisions
Ghana’s Minerals Commission will now require traditional leaders’ input before approving mining licenses, a major policy shift aimed at easing community tensions.
The pledge follows...
Africa’s Land Reforms Fail to Protect Women’s Voting Rights, Report Finds
Despite leading the Global South in legal land tenure reforms since 2016, 13 African nations—including Kenya, Ghana, and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)—have...
Concerned Farmers Association Clashes with Newmont Over Land Rights
The Concerned Farmers Association has issued a scathing response to Newmont's recent media release regarding the arrest and detention of some of its members....
