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More valuable than gold
Andrea Perera explores how, for those living on gold deposits in Ghana, free, prior, and informed consent means the right to define the terms of development ...
Lure of clean water: some displaced Chadians may not return
In temporary settlements in eastern Chad, displaced people have found some comfort in the new things around them: clean water and access to a large market.
Like the baobabs, cereal banks help Gambians weather hard times
Oxfam America and its local partners are helping Gambians in the North Bank and Western divisions of the country plan for bouts of destructive weather and the ...
West African countries endorse regional mining sector policy
Food on the table and savings on hand
An innovative agriculture technique is producing 50-150 percent more rice and increasing the incomes of more than 80,000 people.
Holding politicians accountable
Oxfam America and CONGAD call on candidates to refocus the political debate on the fight against poverty and economic governance.
Ghana's president promises disclosure of oil contracts
Mills takes step toward greater transparency, regulation.
Gambian villagers find hope in easy-to-fix hand pumps
Through a series of emergency programs, Oxfam America and its local partners are helping Gambians in the North Bank and Western divisions of the country plan ...
For resettled community, not all are satisfied with new home
New clinic doesn't quite make up for lost lands, higher expenses for displaced farmers.
Demolished Ghanaian village wins court decision
Mining company gets bill for houses, school destroyed in 1997.
Building a culture of peace in Senegal
In a region reeling from over 20 years of war, students learn about peace, respect, human rights, and how to resolve conflicts peacefully.
An act of courage
Gaspard Onokoko is a man of peace, and a courageous defender of human rights.
A commitment to peace
Oxfam's Eva Kouka leads the campaign in Senegal to eliminate the global trade in illegal arms.
Students take the lead
Trained student mediators take responsibility for resolving conflicts at high schools in Casamance.
Ghana's Big Test
Oil's challenge to democratic development
Hope against hunger in Congressional action
Oil 'hot spot' Ghana must proceed with caution
July was Darfur's worst-ever month for violence toward aid workers
Zimbabweans face grim hunger season
Rich nations face 'credibility crunch' says Oxfam, as leaders meet to tackle global crises
Oxfam America announces Giada De Laurentiis as new Ambassador
New hope on the Global Food Crisis: Oxfam praises bill to address food security
International relief and development agency Oxfam America applauds Senators Richard Lugar (R-IN) and Robert Casey (D-PA) for introducing new legislation to ...
Millions more Ethiopians going hungry as aid effort stalls
Oxfam calls for rich countries to redouble the aid effort to avert disaster.
Food price crisis offers lessons for new trade and agriculture policies
Oxfam report outlines policies that increase vulnerabilities for some and help other developing countries fare better.
Farm Bill Subsidies Could Instead Feed Millions
Oxfam calls on Congress to stop pandering to wealthy farmers
Afghanistan: Time running out to avert winter of hunger
Millions of Afghans face food shortages; mortality rates for women and children could rise.
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