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Gov't is making "significant gains" in the galamsey fight, but one church leader reveals a dire consequence.

Ama Mawusi Mawuenyefia says the government has made strides in the fight against galamsey. Apostle Eric Nyamekye warns that illegal mining increasingly disrupts community livelihoods and church activities - but what does this mean for the future?

A church elder was arrested at a galamsey site - but his surprising confession is what has everyone talking.

The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) has apprehended a foreman at an illegal small-scale mining site in the Ashanti Region. The suspect's surprising identity and confession raise questions about the reach of illegal mining - and the individuals involved.

The government has made a claim about reforestation - but is it true, and what are the implications?

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources has addressed the country on environmental sustainability policies. A challenge has been made regarding transparency, sparking calls for verifiable data - but what does this mean for the future?

Why is the IERPP so concerned about the Damang mining contract, and what reforms are they pushing for?

The IERPP has expressed reservations regarding the Damang mining contract- citing a lack of transparency. The institute is now advocating for reforms in how mining concessions are awarded in Ghana- but why now?

Professor Douglas Boateng challenges the narrative of historical victimhood, urging citizens to embrace civic responsibi

Professor Douglas Boateng challenges the narrative of historical victimhood, urging citizens to embrace civic responsibility for sustainable

A former Deputy Minister's testimony could be key in the Wontumi trial-but what does it all mean for the case?

In the Wontumi trial, a former Deputy Minister testified about mining concessions and land reclamation-raising questions about ministerial consent. The prosecution is trying to prove illegal mining, but the defense hinges on a key distinction-leaving observers wondering what it all means.

Kwame Boafo Akuffo says galamsey is now a national security and health emergency, urging Parliament to back lethal enfor

Kwame Boafo Akuffo says galamsey is now a national security and health emergency, urging Parliament to back lethal enforcement against illegal miners.

A Ghanaian MP is advocating for a radical overhaul of the nation's mining sector-discover the bold changes he's proposing.

Takoradi MP Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah has put forward a series of proposals aimed at fundamentally restructuring Ghana's mining industry. These policies seek to address long-standing issues within the sector and redefine how mining benefits local communities.

A former Deputy Minister makes a statement about Wontumi's trial that raises eyebrows - what could it mean?

George Mireku Duker testified in the trial of NPP's Bernard Antwi-Boasiako- popularly known as Wontumi- regarding mineral rights. Duker's testimony hinted at the established procedures and potential external factors influencing mining activities- but what could this mean for the case?

Calls for action intensify as citizens question officials' roles in galamsey - but what will be the consequences?

Professor Osae-Kwapong has commented on the public's reaction to the government's handling of illegal mining - also known as galamsey. Demands for accountability are growing, but will the government take the necessary steps?