- Ocean & Climate Action
Ghana given ‘Yellow Card’ by the European Commission following iWatch’s investigation on illegal fishing
The Ghanaian government’s failure to tackle illegal fishing has resulted in a second yellow card – a formal warning that…
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How the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons (SALWs) is fueling conflicts in West Africa
ACCRA, Ghana – Stephen Garba, from Gwoza community in Borno State lost all his siblings and several relatives during a…
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Transforming climate finance for debt-distressed economies during COVID-19
One year after the World Health Organisation declared the COVID-19 disease as a global pandemic, many emerging markets and developing economies…
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EC proposed Carbon Border Adjustment mechanism: Key considerations for Least Developed Countries
Although most nations recognise the need to transition to a decarbonised world, carbon tax policies have usually encountered significant roadblocks,…
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iWatch Africa marks 2021 Open Data Day with focus on women safety online
iWatch Africa, marked the 2021 Open Data Day last Saturday with virtual event with focused on leveraging data to promote…
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- Digital Rights
Open Data Day 2021: iWatch Africa to focus on safety of women journalists & equal development online
iWatch Africa 2021 Open Data Day Although the social media boom in Africa has presented many opportunities to the millions…
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How Big Tech’s Content Moderation Policies Could Jeopardize Users in Authoritarian Regimes
Social media advocates have historically lauded its ability to facilitate democratic progress by connecting people over space and time, enabling…
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Gideon Sarpong writes: Ghanaian women journalists face threats, abuse in carrying out mandate
Although the social media boom in Africa has presented many opportunities to the millions of users including access to information,…
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Stolen at sea: An investigation into illegal Chinese transhipment activities in Ghana and Nigeria
ACCRA, Ghana – We now know that 28-year old fishing observer Emmanuel Essien was actively taking actions against vessels engaged…
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