Emmanuel K. Dogbevi is a Ghanaian investigative journalist widely recognized for his extensive work on anti-corruption,[1] electronic waste,[2] and the exploitation of natural resources in Ghana.
[20][21] A team of 13 journalists collaborated on a leaked document within a cross-border West African region, bringing to light the business practices of Dr. Kwame Bawuah-Edusei, a former Ghanaian ambassador to the United States.
The investigation exposed the ambassador's involvement in business activities, where he registered his oil company across multiple offshore jurisdictions, using deliberate strategies to evade tax responsibilities in Ghana.
[24] His investigative work significantly contributed to the introduction of legislation and regulations governing the control and management of e-waste movement and disposal in Ghana,[25] thereby addressing the pressing issues associated with electronic waste and hazardous materials.
[26][27] Indian companies are setting up lead battery recycling plants in several African countries, including Congo, Kenya, Ghana and Nigeria, which have led to environmental and health concerns.
These factories expose local populations to dangerous levels of lead contamination, particularly affecting children with severe health risks like brain damage and respiratory issues.
One of such companies identified was Amandi Holdings, an offshore firm registered in the British Virgin Islands, owned by Israeli brothers Refael, Eyal, and Moshe Edry, whose names appear in the Pandora Papers.