**Otumfuo is the King of Ashanti, But Why Do Chinese Easily Access Our Forests? Asks Papa Kwasi Nduom**
Papa Kwasi Nduom, a prominent politician , has raised concerns over the increasing encroachment of Chinese nationals into the forests of the Ashanti Region. In a public statement, Nduom questioned the ease with which these foreign entities gain access to protected areas, calling for immediate action to safeguard the region’s natural resources. “Otumfuo is the […]
Effutu MP Afenyo Markins Dismisses Claims of Forest Sale for Lithium Mining
In response to recent speculations, Hon. Alexander Afenyo Markins, the Member of Parliament for Effutu, has categorically denied allegations that any forest land in the Effutu constituency has been sold for lithium mining. The MP addressed concerns regarding environmental conservation and sustainable land use during a press conference held yesterday. Contrary to circulating rumors […]
African leaders seek global taxes for climate change at Nairobi summit
African political and business leaders have adopted a declaration to address climate challenges in Africa on the final day of a major climate summit in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi The adoption – announced on Wednesday by the summit’s convener, Kenyan President William Ruto – proposes new global taxes and reforms to international financial institutions to help […]
Climate shocks displace 1.85 mln children in sub-Saharan Africa in 2022
At least 1.85 million children in sub-Saharan Africa had been left displaced within their countries by climate-induced disasters at the end of 2022, a figure that has almost doubled in the past year, a global charity said Monday. Some of these children were displaced multiple times, while others only once, but all remained displaced from […]