epa11654908 Nuns and priests take part in an 'Environmental Prayer Protest Walk Against Galamsey', organized by the Catholic Archdiocese of Accra in Accra, Ghana, 11 October 2024. Galamsey refers to illegal mining, which results in polluted waterways, destroyed forests and livelihoods and causes serious health and environmental risks for communities. Ghana is Africa’s largest producer of gold and ranks sixth globally, according to Ghana's Minister of Lands and Natural Resources. In 2023, 4 million ounces were produced, according to the Ghana Chamber of Mines. EPA/CHRISTIAN THOMPSON
GHANA PROTEST ILLEGAL MINING
GHANA PROTEST ILLEGAL MINING
epa11654908 Nuns and priests take part in an 'Environmental Prayer Protest Walk Against Galamsey', organized by the Catholic Archdiocese of Accra in Accra, Ghana, 11 October 2024. Galamsey refers to illegal mining, which results in polluted waterways, destroyed forests and livelihoods and causes serious health and environmental risks for communities. Ghana is Africa’s largest producer of gold and ranks sixth globally, according to Ghana's Minister of Lands and Natural Resources. In 2023, 4 million ounces were produced, according to the Ghana Chamber of Mines. EPA/CHRISTIAN THOMPSON
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