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Environment
I knew fighting galamsey wouldn’t be popular, but I felt strongly about protecting our environment – Akufo-Addo

I knew fighting galamsey wouldn’t be popular, but I felt strongly about protecting our environment – Akufo-Addo

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has reiterated his commitment to protecting Ghana's environment, emphasizing that the fight against galamsey is not a fight against mining, but rather a fight to ensure that minerals are extracted

Environment
Eco-Conscious Citizens demand action from IGP over selective justice in Atronsu stream pollution case

Eco-Conscious Citizens demand action from IGP over selective justice in Atronsu stream pollution case

Eco-Conscious Citizens has penned an open letter to Inspector General of Police (IGP) George Akuffo Dampare bringing to light allegations of selective justice in the case of the pollution of Atronsu Stream, the only source

Politics
Galamsey: Alan pledges to fight menace with strict measures and strategic youth-centred business model

Galamsey: Alan pledges to fight menace with strict measures and strategic youth-centred business model

Alan Kyerematen has pledged to address Ghana's illegal mining crisis, commonly known as Galamsey, through strict new measures aimed at reforming the small-scale mining sector and empowering young Ghanaians to take legal ownership in the

Environment
Experts advocate for tech-driven approach to combat galamsey

Experts advocate for tech-driven approach to combat galamsey

The fight agains illegal mining, locally known as galamsey in Ghana has been an uphill battle, with the state's efforts often hindered by the elusive nature of miners. However, some members of academia believe that

Education
UTAG suspends strike action against galamsey effective October 29

UTAG suspends strike action against galamsey effective October 29

The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has announced the suspension of its nationwide strike action against illegal mining (galamsey), effective Tuesday, October 29, 2024. The National President Prof. Mamudu A. Akudugu and National Secretary

Environment
Galamsey: Eco-Conscious Citizens renew call for state of emergency

Galamsey: Eco-Conscious Citizens renew call for state of emergency

Eco-Conscious Citizens, along with other concerned groups and citizens, have urged the Ghanaian government to declare a state of emergency to combat the devastating effects of illegal mining and ecocide in the country. The call

Election Central
Stop sleeping and you will hear my stance on galamsey and Free SHS – Mahama to Akufo-Addo

Stop sleeping and you will hear my stance on galamsey and Free SHS – Mahama to Akufo-Addo

Presidential candidate of the main opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama, has fired back at President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, saying he's been "sleeping" on his stance on galamsey and Free Senior High School

Education
Galamsey strike: Gov’t efforts to combat galamsey insufficient – UTAG

Galamsey strike: Gov’t efforts to combat galamsey insufficient – UTAG

The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has expressed dissatisfaction with the government's efforts to combat illegal mining (galamsey), describing them as insufficient. In a communiqué signed by National Secretary Dr. Eliasu Mumuni, UTAG noted

Politics
Bagbin urges decorous campaigning as Parliament unites against galamsey

Bagbin urges decorous campaigning as Parliament unites against galamsey

Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has urged parliament members to maintain decorum in their comments while campaigning for re-election to safeguard Ghana's democracy and peace. This call to action emphasizes the importance of

News
Akuapem Odwira 2024: Chieftaincy Minister urges traditional leaders to join fight against galamsey

Akuapem Odwira 2024: Chieftaincy Minister urges traditional leaders to join fight against galamsey

The Minister of Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Stephen Asamoah Boateng, has called on traditional leaders to support the government in combating the galamsey menace in the country. Speaking at the grand durbar of the Akuapem