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September 10, 2024September 10, 2024

Media Coalition Founder Calls for Urgent Action Against Galamsey Genocide

Kenneth Ashigbey, founder of the Media Coalition Against Illegal Mining, has raised a red flag over the devastating impact of illegal mining, or "galamsey," on Ghana's water bodies. He has likened the pollution of water sources through galamsey activities to an

September 10, 2024September 10, 2024

Galamsey: ‘To Do Nothing Is No Longer An Option’ – Asantehene

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has called on the Ghana Bar Association (GBA), the Ghana Medical Association (GMA), the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG), and other professional bodies to remain steadfast in their opposition to illegal mining activities, which

September 9, 2024September 9, 2024

GALAMSEY -RIVER PRA CAN NO LONGER BE TREATED WITH ALUM- GWCL

Public Relations Officer of the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) in the Central Region, Nana Yaw Barima Barnie, has disclosed a shift in the chemicals used to treat water from the Pra River for public consumption. According to Mr. Barnie, aluminum

September 9, 2024September 9, 2024

Attorney General: Over 850 Facing Prosecution for Galamsey

The Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Godfred Yeboah Dame, has announced that over 850 individuals are currently facing trial for their alleged involvement in illegal mining, known as galamsey. This revelation comes as the country grapples with the devastating environmental

September 9, 2024September 9, 2024

GALAMSEY CRISIS DUE TO PROLONGED INSTITUTIONAL FAILURE – CPP FLAGBEARER

The newly elected flagbearer of the Convention People's Party (CPP), Nana Frimpomaa Akosua Sarpong Kumankumah has stated that the pollution of Ghana's water bodies by illegal mining did not happen overnight, but rather because institutions failed to take action. She explained

September 7, 2024September 6, 2024

Tragedy Strikes Galamsey Community

A 30-year-old illegal miner, Kwadwo Owusu, lost his life in a tragic drowning accident at Manso Adubia in the Ashanti Region. The incident occurred on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, during a break from mining activities. According to fellow miners, Owusu may

September 7, 2024September 6, 2024

Reverend Professor Frimpong-Manso Sounds Alarm on Galamsey

Reverend Professor Paul Frimpong-Manso, a former President of the Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council, has raised serious concerns about the escalating impact of illegal mining (galamsey) on the country's water bodies. He warned that the issue poses an existential threat to

September 6, 2024September 6, 2024

GMA and Allied Unions Demand Total Ban on Galamsey Operations

The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) and several other health unions and associations have urged President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to immediately ban all small-scale mining operations, whether legal or illegal. This call comes in response to the increasing destruction of the

September 5, 2024September 5, 2024

ASANTEHENE IS ONLY LEADER SHOWING THE WAY AGAINST GALAMSEY – KEN ASHIGBEY

The founder of the Media Coalition Against Illegal Mining, Dr. Ken Ashigbey, has praised Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II for his decisive actions in addressing the canker, calling his leadership an example for the entire nation. Speaking to the media, he

September 4, 2024September 4, 2024

MINORITY DEMANDS REMOVAL OF LANDS MINISTER, DEPUTIES OVER GALAMSEY CRISIS

The Minority on the Works and Housing Committee has called for the immediate removal of the Lands Minister and his deputies, accusing them of failing to protect Ghana’s water bodies and rivers from the devastating effects of illegal mining, known as