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October 8, 2024October 8, 2024

Government To Intensify Fight Against Galamsey

The government is set to announce new measures to combat illegal mining, or "galamsey," in Ghana. Lands and Natural Resources Minister Samuel Abu Jinapor revealed this during an interview. According to Jinapor, the government's recent meeting with Organized Labor was productive,

October 7, 2024October 7, 2024

ANTI-GALAMSEY PROTESTORS: 9 SUSPECTS GRANTED ¢70K BAIL EACH WITH TWO SURETIES

An Accra High Court presided over by Justice Comfort Tasiame, has granted bail to Ama Governor and eight other individuals involved in recent anti-galamsey protests, setting the bail at GH¢70,000 and requiring two sureties for each defendant. The remaining individuals are

October 7, 2024October 7, 2024

AKUFO-ADDO DISTANCES HIMSELF FROM #STOPGALAMSEY PROTESTER ARRESTS

President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has broken his silence on the recent arrests of #StopGalamsey protesters, stating unequivocally that he had no hand in their detention. In an interview with France 24 TV monitored by APmediagh.com, Akufo-Addo attributed

October 4, 2024October 3, 2024

Police to Galamsey Protesters: Break Law, Face Consequences

The Ghana Police Service has issued a stern warning to organizers of the Concerned Citizens Against Galamsey demonstration, scheduled to take place from October 3 to 5, 2024. The police emphasized that organizers will be held accountable for any breaches of

October 4, 2024October 3, 2024

Chief Justice Rebuffs Attorney General’s Call to Expedite Galamsey Cases

Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo has pushed back against Attorney General Godfred Yeboah Dame's recent call for judges to expedite galamsey cases, asserting that prosecutors, not judges, are primarily responsible for delays in these proceedings. The clarification comes in response to Dame's

October 3, 2024October 3, 2024

Galamsey: Reclaim Your Land After Mining Or Lose It Forever – Okyenhene Warns Residents

The Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Council has announced plans to reclaim all lands affected by mining activities and left with abandoned open pits, returning them to the stool. Speaking at a durbar of chiefs and the people of the Gyaase division in

October 3, 2024October 3, 2024

Coalition Against Galamsey Begins Three-Day Protest

A three-day demonstration by the Coalition of Concerned Citizens Against Galamsey has commenced in Accra, with protesters gathering at Okponglo this morning. The protest aims to raise awareness about the destructive impact of illegal mining (galamsey) and urge the government to

October 3, 2024October 3, 2024

Galamsey: We’ll Lose Our Seats If We Impose A Ban – Asante Akim South MP

Kwaku Asante-Boateng, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Asante Akim South, has expressed concerns that the government’s reluctance to tackle illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey, is driven by fears of losing the December 7 elections. According to Asante-Boateng, the New Patriotic

October 1, 2024September 30, 2024

Alan Kyerematen Proffers Solutions To Galamsey Menace

The Presidential Candidate for the Alliance for Revolutionary Change Alliance, Alan Kyerematen together with his running mate, Kwame Owusu Danso (KOD) and other senior partners of Afrafranto Alliance, on Sunday, September 28, unveiled a comprehensive 10-point plan aimed at eradicating illegal mining (Galamsey)

September 30, 2024September 30, 2024

You’ve Regrettably Failed To Stop Galamsey; Deal With It Before Exiting Office – GJA To Akufo-Addo

President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, has expressed serious concerns over President Nana Akufo-Addo's unfulfilled promise to tackle illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey. He urged President Akufo-Addo to make good on his pledge to combat the