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25 Apr•2 min read
Gov't has made significant gains in galamsey fight - RCOMSDEP Coordinator
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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?
30 Apr•4 min read
Church elder arrested as alleged galamsey foreman in Ashanti region
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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.
24 Mar•2 min read
Over 30 million trees planted in 2025 - Lands Minister
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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?
20 Apr•2 min read
IERPP flags 'opaqueness' in Damang mining contract, calls for due process reforms
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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?
25 Apr•5 min read
Lawyer Urges Parliament To Authorise Lethal Force Against Galamsey Operators
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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.
4 Apr•4 min read
Prof. Osae-Kwapong calls for decisive action on galamsey crisis amid growing demands for accountability
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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?
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