Extractivism “Not critical for me:” Extractivism, Lithium Mining, and its Discontents Among Local Communities in Bikita, Zimbabwe Simbarashe Gukurume· September 3, 2026 Introduction As the global race for critical minerals and rare earth metals accelerates, local communities’ vulnerability to multiple forms of… Read more
Ghana Resource-Based Resistance and Galamsey’s Grip on Ghana’s Security Future Dr. Titilope F. Ajayi· September 11, 2025 This essay explores growing resistance to the state’s anti-galamsey efforts in Ghana, highlighting violent incidents, underlying socioeconomic drivers, and potential… Read more