But there could be a more sinister contributing factor. Ghana’s illegal gold mining sector, locally called ‘galamsey’, is having a significant impact on cocoa prices, the FT reported. Many cocoa ...

Al-Hamdani, for example, describes Ghana as having the richest gold mines on earth. These mines were situated at Bambuk, on the upper Senegal river. The Soninke people also sold slaves ...

Al-Hamdani, for example, describes Ghana as having the richest gold mines on earth. These were situated at Bambuk, on the upper Senegal River. The Soninke also sold slaves, salt and copper ...