{
  "id": 8267432,
  "title": "One million tonnes of waste to be evacuated from Agbogbloshie in 90 days – Mahama",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/one-million-tonnes-of-waste-to-be-evacuated-from-agbogbloshie-in-90",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-18T14:44:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/one-million-tonnes-of-waste-to-be-evacuated-from-agbogbloshie-in-90-days-mahama/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President John Dramani Mahama announced on September 18, 2026, that the evacuation of waste from the Agbogbloshie landfill to the Adepa Waste Centre in Nsawam will take 90 days. An estimated one million tonnes of waste are targeted for removal during this National Emergency Waste Evacuation Exercise. This exercise is a crucial part of the government's efforts to tackle waste accumulation and enhance environmental and sanitation conditions at Agbogbloshie. Mahama emphasized that the success of the exercise hinges not only on the waste's removal but also on measures to prevent the site from becoming a new dumping ground. He instructed the Minister for Local Government to ensure the area remains free from further illegal dumping. The President also highlighted the importance of sustained efforts to protect the cleared site. Additionally, Mahama announced that the Ghana Armed Forces will provide support to prevent illegal dumping and maintain the site's integrity post-evacuation. The long-term success of this intervention relies on cooperation among various government bodies, local authorities, security agencies, and residents. The Agbogbloshie landfill has long been a major waste accumulation site, and its evacuation represents a significant undertaking for authorities.",
  "summary": "The evacuation of waste from the Agbogbloshie landfill to the Adepa Waste Centre at Nsawam is expected to take 90 days, with approximately one million tonnes of waste targeted for removal.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}