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The Dark Seas of Deception:Unmasking EU fisheries in West Africa’s troubled waters
This story was produced in partnership with the Pulitzer Center’s Ocean Reporting Network. In this investigation, Gideon Sarpong delves into…
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Socfin exploitation of rubber & palm oil linked to deforestation & human rights abuses in Ghana & Nigeria
A six-month investigation by Gideon Sarpong, Elfredah Kevin-Alerechi and Audrey Travère has uncovered the extent to which the relentless exploitation…
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Whispers of Injustice: Socfin’s decade of legal battle echoing in communities across Cameroon
This story was produced with support from the Rainforest Journalism Fund in partnership with the Pulitzer Center DIBOMBARI, Cameroon —…
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Job Vacancy – Project Intern at iWatch Africa
Position Overview: iWatch Africa is looking for a Project Intern to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to…
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The endangered ‘People’s Fish’ flood the EU market deepening the plight of Ghanaian fishers
ACCRA, Ghana – On April 19th, 2023, Ghana’s Fisheries Minister, Hawa Koomson, took to the podium at the NAFAG Hall…
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End of abuses-as-usual in sight? A Ghanaian community around the RSPO-certified plantation hopes so
Belgian company SIAT has the ambition to promote sustainable palm oil across West Africa. Yet, its Ghana plantation is rife…
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Mitigating Online Abuse Against Women Journalists in Ghana and Nigeria
As the world commemorates the 30th anniversary of World Press Freedom Day, African media’s ability to operate effectively remains under threat…
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How EU-banned pesticides ended up in rubber farms in Ghana with funding from EU public banks
In 2007, Peter Boafo signed up for a project that would assist him and thousands of other rubber farmers in…
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How climate change impact on fisheries is pushing artisanal fishers into IUU fishing in Ghana
This story was supported by the Pulitzer Center. Takoradi, March 27 – It was 10:00 hours on a Saturday morning…
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Exporting Hazard: The dark side of European used cars and parts trade in Ghana
80 percent of over 280,000 vehicles exported to West Africa from the Netherlands were “old and below the Euro 4/IV…
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