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22 Aug•2 min read
Galamsey: Akufo-Addo's gov't tried and failed, NDC gov't is not trying - Kofi Bentil
Summary
Why does a prominent critic believe the current government isn't truly tackling Ghana's galamsey crisis, despite past attempts?
Kofi Bentil of IMANI Africa has criticized the Ghanaian government's efforts against illegal small-scale mining, known as galamsey. He suggests a
7 Aug•2 min read
Galamsey: 12 remanded for operating in Bosomtwe Forest Reserve
Summary
An anti-galamsey operation in the Bosomtwe Range Forest Reserve has led to significant arrests and equipment seizures, raising questions about the
Twelve individuals suspected of illegal mining have been remanded into police custody following an anti-galamsey operation in the Bosomtwe Range
6 Aug•2 min read
Galamsey: Three arrested along Birim River
Summary
Allegations of misconduct surface following an anti-galamsey operation, raising questions about accountability and enforcement.
Three individuals have been apprehended in Akyem Oda for alleged illegal mining activities along the Birim River. This incident highlights ongoing
19 Aug•3 min read
Police Commander recounts how illegal miners seized four AK-47s during anti-galamsey operation
Summary
Discover the alarming security risks police officers encounter when confronting illegal miners in the Ahafo Region.
The Tanoso Police Commander, ASP Edmond Adjei Kissi, has shed light on the significant security challenges faced by officers during anti-galamsey
18 Mar•3 min read
'Our own people are involved in galamsey' - President Mahama admits
Summary
Why does President Mahama think 'our own people' are so deeply entrenched in the illegal mining crisis?
President Mahama acknowledges the pervasive involvement of various individuals in illegal mining - from political figures to traditional leaders. This widespread participation poses a significant challenge to combating galamsey in Ghana.
5 Aug•2 min read
NPP demands update on galamsey fight, helicopter crash probe ahead of first anniversary of tragedy
Summary
The NPP is pressing the government for answers on critical national issues, but what progress has truly been made since the tragic events of a year
The opposition NPP has urged the government to provide updates on the fight against illegal mining and the investigation into a military helicopter
5 Aug•2 min read
NPP urges Mahama govt to account for anti-galamsey progress one year after helicopter crash
Summary
One year after a tragic helicopter crash, a major political party is pressing the government for answers regarding a critical national mission.
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has urged the government to account for its progress in the fight against illegal mining, one year after a military
23 Jul•3 min read
Galamsey: Letter, press release on my alleged involvement were fake and couldn't be authenticated - Joseph Yamin
Summary
Joseph Yamin is challenging the basis of claims connecting him to illegal mining, raising questions about how media houses and authorities verified
Joseph Yamin, NDC National Organiser, has refuted allegations linking him to illegal mining activities. He questions the authenticity of documents
17 May•2 min read
NAIMOS cracks down on illegal mining, arrests Chinese national on Offin River
Summary
Authorities targeted the Offin River- but what did they uncover during their anti-illegal mining operation?
NAIMOS has launched a major anti-galamsey operation in the Amansie South District, targeting illegal mining on the Offin River. The operation uncovered serious environmental threats to communities- but what did they find?
25 May•3 min read
Two foreign nationals arrested in pre-dawn anti-galamsey raid in Ashanti Region
Summary
Authorities make a shocking discovery during an anti-galamsey operation - and the environmental impact is devastating.
A pre-dawn raid led by the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) targeted illegal mining operations in the Amansie East District. The operation uncovered a destructive engineering scheme impacting the area's vital water resources - but what did they find?
18 Jul•3 min read
NAIMOS disables six excavators and seizes firearms in anti-galamsey raid at Ahwiren
Summary
An anti-galamsey raid in Ahwiren uncovered extensive illegal mining operations and led to significant equipment disablement.
NAIMOS conducted an intelligence-led operation against illegal mining in Ahwiren, Bekwai Municipality, targeting a site along the Subin River. This
12 Apr•2 min read
Seven arrested as NAIMOS dismantles illegal mining camp, seizes firearms at Boin River
Summary
Authorities targeted illegal mining activities along the Boin River - but what did they uncover during the operation?
NAIMOS has conducted an anti-galamsey operation along the Boin River at Boinso-Abrokyire in the Aowin District. This action highlights the ongoing struggle to protect Ghana's natural resources-but what did they find?
17 Jul•4 min read
I don't have full control over galamsey hotspots due to police jurisdiction disputes - Juaben MCE
Summary
Discover how overlapping police jurisdictions are creating significant challenges for anti-galamsey operations in Juaben.
Juaben MCE Eunice Ohenewaa Ansu is concerned about conflicting police jurisdictions hindering efforts against illegal mining in the municipality.
6d ago•2 min read
IGP summons Volta Regional Commander over alleged extortion, intimidation
Summary
Allegations of police misconduct are raising concerns about trade along a key Ghanaian route-what actions are being taken to address these claims?
The Inspector-General of Police has summoned the Volta Regional Police Commander over alleged harassment and extortion of traders along the
14 Aug•4 min read
Galamsey: 'Challenge is prosecution, not arrest' - Lands Minister
Summary
Despite numerous arrests and equipment seizures in the fight against galamsey, a critical hurdle is preventing the campaign from achieving its full
Ghana's Lands Minister, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, addressed the ongoing challenges in the government's campaign against illegal mining, known as
30 Jul•3 min read
Government unveils support package for children of officials killed in helicopter crash
Summary
The government's new support package for the children of officials lost in a helicopter crash includes significant provisions- but what exactly does
The Ghanaian government has unveiled a comprehensive support package for the children of state officials who died in a recent helicopter crash. This
10 Apr•2 min read
Police foil planned robbery attack on Ejura-Nkoranza Highway
Summary
The Ghana Police foiled a robbery - but what did they find when the suspects opened fire?
A planned robbery attack along the Ejura-Nkoranza Highway was recently foiled by the Ghana Police Service. The operation followed intelligence received about a six-member robbery gang - but what exactly led police to the suspects?