Ghana’s battle against illegal mining (galamsey) has reached a critical turning point. For years, the indiscriminate destruction of water bodies has threatened the nation’s health, economy, and future ...

A new World Bank report finds that many water utilities in Africa are working hard to expand access, but most haven’t kept up with the growing demand or the maintenance on aging infrastructure. This ...

It's also estimated to support more 47 million people across East Africa. But concern has grown over the appearance of the spectacular body of water, which has seen a proliferation of tiny ...

Sixty percent of Ghana’s water bodies are now polluted, largely due to illegal mining activities. Ghana is the leading producer of gold in Africa and about 35% of it is extracted by small-scale ...

During Easter, it is customary for many communities to gather near natural water bodies for spiritual and ... AllAfrica is a voice of, by and about Africa - aggregating, producing and distributing ...

As holiday makers and congregants make their way to various destinations for the long Easter weekend, the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has urged South Africans, particularly religious ...