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The deadly dig for Ghana’s gold

Ghana’s western region is a hotbed for illegal gold mining. It’s destroying the country’s forest reserves and polluting rivers that locals use for drinking water.

The deadly dig for Ghana’s gold

Ghana’s western region is a hotbed for illegal gold mining. It’s destroying the country’s forest reserves and polluting rivers that locals use for drinking water.

The deadly dig for Ghana’s gold

Ghana’s western region is a hotbed for illegal gold mining. It’s destroying the country’s forest reserves and polluting rivers that locals use for drinking water.

Far-right extremist who murdered South African hero to be deported

Walus has never expressed remorse for killing Hani and has become a symbol for the far right in Poland.

Far-right extremist who murdered South African hero to be deported

Walus has never expressed remorse for killing Hani and has become a symbol for the far right in Poland.

Breaking African football’s menstrual health ‘taboo’

Hopes are that normalising discussions about menstrual health can boost the development of women's football in Africa and provide support to players.

Breaking African football’s menstrual health ‘taboo’

Hopes that more discussion of menstrual health can boost the development of women's football in Africa and provide support to players.

Huge hats and saffron strands: Africa’s top shots

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

Huge hats and saffron strands: Africa’s top shots

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

What an accountant-turned mechanic says about Ghana’s election

To curb unemployment, Mahamudu Bawumia has promised a "digital economy" and John Mahama a "24-hour economy".