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 ...

The Galamsey Menace in Ghana: A National Security Concern Webster University Ghana - Public Lecture Series As a part of it's ongoing Public Lecture series on topics that are impacting communities in ...

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 ...

Dr Edward Omane Boamah, the Defence Minister-designate, has emphasised the need for a comprehensive strategy to tackle galamsey, the term for illegal mining in Ghana. Speaking during his vetting by ...

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 ...

Defence Minister-designate, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, has called for a more strategic approach to tackle galamsey, the term for illegal mining in Ghana. Speaking during his vetting by the Appointments ...

Ghana's Defence Minister-designate, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, has called for a more comprehensive strategy in the fight against galamsey, the local term for illegal mining. This statement was made ...

Mr Oscar Ofori Larbi, Member of Parliament for Aowin Constituency in the Western North Region, has refuted claims by some chiefs in the area, linking him to Illegal mining (galamsey) activities in the ...

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. “….

Minister for Lands and Natural Resources-designate, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has proposed the creation of "water guards" as part of efforts to tackle the growing menace of illegal mining in Ghana.