The dumping of waste is a big problem for Ghana. You are likely to meet refuse everywhere you go, particularly non-biodegradable materials such as plastic. This poses a lot of health threats for humans and other organisms in the environment.
Apart from the obvious impossibility of an outbreak of diseases such as diarrhoea, dysentery and cholera, there is also the impact of plastic on soil structure and agriculture.
The lack of recycle plants and incinerators across the country has compounded the situation. Hard waste is piling up in the cities along streets, in gutters and in the markets with no end in sight.
The World Cup football tournament kicks off in one week, and host South Africa is busy putting on the finishing touches. But not everyone is looking forward to the tournament. Authorites in cities including Cape Town are being accused of clearing the poor from the streets - to create a good impression for visiting fans. Al Jazeera's Haru Mutasa has more.