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6 Apr•3 min read
Galamsey Leaves Trail Of Ruin: Thousands Of Rubber Trees Wiped Out At GREL Plantation
Summary
A thriving rubber plantation is now a landscape of scars - what does this mean for the future of Ghana's rubber industry?
Illegal mining continues to plague the Ghana Rubber Estate Limited (GREL) plantation in the Western Region. The destruction is evident, but the long-term implications for the region are only beginning to be understood -.
25 May•2 min read
Two Chinese nationals arrested in dawn galamsey raid along Dankai River
Summary
A dawn raid on illegal mining operations leads to arrests - but what did authorities discover at the Dankai River site?
A joint task force has targeted illegal mining operations along the Dankai River corridor in the Amansie East District - raising questions about the extent of the problem. The operation has also highlighted growing concerns about the environmental and security risks associated with galamsey.
10 Jul•2 min read
Police deploy personnel for two-day national cleanup exercise
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Thousands of police personnel have traded their usual duties for sanitation work in a nationwide effort-find out why this massive deployment is
Ghanaian police officers are participating in a two-day national cleanup exercise to restore flood-affected areas and mitigate future disaster
28 Mar•2 min read
Academic City's Tech Expo showcases innovative technologies to tackle galamsey
Summary
A Tech Expo explored innovative solutions to galamsey - but will these ideas be enough to reverse the damage?
Academic City University's Robotics Club hosted a Tech Expo in partnership with A Rocha Ghana and others- focusing on technological solutions to combat illegal mining. The event showcased student innovations, hinting at a future where technology plays a crucial role in environmental restoration- but what solutions were presented?
18 Jul•5 min read
NAIMOS Dismantles Armed Galamsey Site at Ahwiren Headwaters
Summary
NAIMOS task force destroys six excavators and seizes firearms during an intelligence-led raid on an illegal mining opera
NAIMOS task force destroys six excavators and seizes firearms during an intelligence-led raid on an illegal mining operation polluting the Subin
5 Aug•3 min read
Rare monkey's disappearance signals wider biodiversity crisis in West Africa, scientist warns
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The potential extinction of a rare West African monkey species is raising serious questions about the region's broader biodiversity challenges.
A leading Ghanaian biodiversity scientist has issued a stark warning regarding the disappearance of one of West Africa's rarest monkeys. This event
14 Jul•4 min read
Editorial: National Clean-Up Exercise Must Become A Permanent Feature
Summary
The recent national clean-up exercise has sparked a conversation about Ghana's sanitation culture and what it could mean for the future.
President John Dramani Mahama's nationwide clean-up exercise, initiated after recent floods, saw impressive public participation across Accra. The
2 Jul•3 min read
Accra floods: NADMO, Zoomlion launch multi-site drain clearing exercise
Summary
Discover how a collaborative effort is tackling flood preparedness in Accra's most vulnerable areas.
NADMO and Zoomlion Ghana Limited have launched a multi-site drain clearing exercise across the Greater Accra Region. This initiative is part of a
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?
10 Jul•3 min read
Ga South Assembly identifies 1,200 illegal structures for demolition to curb flooding
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The Ga South Assembly has identified numerous illegal structures for demolition-find out why this action is crucial for the community's well-being.
Ga South Assembly is taking steps to address environmental sanitation and perennial flooding in the municipality. This initiative aims to improve
15 Jul•2 min read
258 arrested, over 2,000 illegal mining equipment seized in forest reserve crackdown
Summary
Discover the extensive measures being taken to curb illegal mining and restore Ghana's vital forest reserves.
The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has intensified operations against illegal mining in forest reserves, collaborating with the Forestry
20 Mar•3 min read
Ghana Launches Tree For Life Initiative with renewed push for Green Economy
Summary
Ghana is placing forests at the center of economic transformation - but can the country overcome deforestation threats?
Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah launched the second Tree for Life Reforestation Initiative, emphasizing the economic potential of Ghana's forests. Stakeholders are rethinking the relationship between forests and national development - but what challenges lie ahead?
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?
15 Jul•2 min read
We will not retreat or surrender in fight against galamsey - Lands Minister
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Despite immense challenges, Ghana's Lands Minister reaffirms the government's unwavering commitment to combating illegal mining-but what new
Lands Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah has addressed the significant challenges in Ghana's fight against illegal mining, known as galamsey. The
15 Jul•2 min read
Gov't remains resolute in fight against galamsey despite challenges - Armah-Kofi Buah
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Despite acknowledging the complexities, the government remains steadfast in its efforts to combat illegal mining-but what strategies are being
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, addressed the ongoing struggle against illegal mining, known as galamsey, in
10 Jul•2 min read
We are always doing this to politicians - Weija-Gbawe MP responds to resident demanding items during clean-up exercise
Summary
Discover why a Ghanaian MP is cautioning residents against unrealistic expectations during public initiatives.
Weija-Gbawe MP Jerry Ahmed Shaib addressed residents during a clean-up exercise, urging them to focus on sanitation rather than expecting relief
14 Apr•4 min read
McNulty Foundation and Aspen Institute announce 2026 McNulty prize catalyst fund awardees
Summary
The McNulty Foundation and Aspen Institute are supporting organizations addressing global challenges - but what issues are they tackling?
The McNulty Foundation and the Aspen Institute have announced the recipients of the 2026 McNulty Prize Catalyst Fund. These early-stage organisations are tackling critical global challenges with innovative solutions - and their work could have a wide impact.