Yet, the encroachment of galamsey on cocoa farms has brought the industry to its knees. Cocoa production has plummeted to its lowest levels in over two decades, with Ghana failing to meet ...

Ghana’s Defence Minister nominee, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, has emphasised the need for a comprehensive strategy to tackle illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey. Speaking during his vetting ...

Youth activist, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, has hinted at a Stop Galamsey protest on March 6, 2025. This comes on the back of reports suggesting that some person are illegally mining in the Tano Anwia ...

Some researchers of the University of Ghana have launched the findings of an anti-galamsey project, which identifies advocacy and collaboration as the most needed ‘tools’ to solve the menace of ...

Mr Alban Bagbin, the Speaker of Parliament, on Tuesday warned Members of Parliament (MPs) that any involvement in illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey, will face severe repercussions. “….

Galamsey” refers to illegal mining in Ghana. After returning to power in December 2024, President John Mahama has vowed to intensify efforts against this issue. He is already facing a crisis, as seven ...