Government defends galamsey fight as critics declare battle lost—where's the truth?
A senior official responds to claims Ghana's anti-illegal mining campaign has failed, citing enforcement gains but acknowledging results remain inadequate.
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Death by Smoke: Inside Accra's E-Waste Crisis at Agbogbloshie
Toxic fumes from illegal e-waste burning near Accra's city centre pose severe health risks to thousands of residents and workers.
Ghana's anti-galamsey battle in crisis: activist warns of exponential surge despite enforcement blitz
Senyo Hosi says illegal mining has spiralled from 14,500 to 98,000 workers in a year, with water quality deteriorating despite government crackdowns.
Manhyia North MP Accuses Government of Abandoning Fight Against Galamsey in Ghana
A Manhyia North legislator claims the government has effectively surrendered its battle against illegal mining, allowing galamsey operations to flourish unchecked.
Ghana's anti-galamsey crackdown hits wall: arrests mean nothing without convictions, Lands Minister admits
258 illegal miners arrested, but prosecution failures undermine enforcement drive as 8,900 hectares of forest destroyed.
Climate Crisis Driving Migration Across Sahel: Ghana Must Act Now, Experts Warn at Bolgatanga Talks
German Embassy convenes experts in Upper East Region to tackle climate-driven migration challenges threatening regional stability and livelihoods.
Ghana faces water import threat as 60% of water bodies become polluted, CSIR warns
A CSIR scientist warns that Ghana could import water within decades unless urgent action stops pollution from illegal mining and other sources.
23 Dead in Galamsey Pits: Ashanti Region Battles Growing Water Body Crisis
At least 23 people have drowned in abandoned illegal mining excavations across Ashanti Region in 2026, prompting urgent action from disaster management authorities.
Mahama leads massive seven-region cleanup drive as Ghana battles flood aftermath and sanitation crisis
President Mahama and Vice President Opoku-Agyemang spearhead nationwide sanitation exercise across flood-affected regions, tackling waste and blocked waterways.