Tag: Galamsey
Mahama assures CSOs of government’s commitment to eradicate galamsey
President John Dramani Mahama has reiterated his administration's commitment to eradicate the menace of illegal mining (galamsey) in the country. …
African Commission declares ‘galamsey’ a human rights emergency, cites political complicity
The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) has declared Ghana’s illegal mining crisis, popularly known as galamsey, a…
Water Crisis: Vice President donates reservoirs to five districts in Central Region
The Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has presented 10 large water storage tanks to five districts in the Central…
Mahama invites CSOs for engagement on illegal mining
President John Dramani Mahama has extended an invitation to Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) to participate in an engagement on illegal…
Effutu Traditional Council asks traditional rulers in galamsey areas to join fight against the menace
The Effutu Traditional Council led by Neenyi Ghartey VII, Paramount Chief of Effutu State has emphasised the need for traditional…
Water shortage hits farming communities, as illegal miners block Tamae River course in Banda District
Acute water shortage has hit some farming communities in the Banda District of the Bono Region putting scores of farmers…