By Francis Kobena Tandoh Civil society group Democracy Hub took to the streets of the capital, Accra, on Monday to protest against illegal mining, popularly […]
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Minority petitions Mahama over electoral violence, ‘galamsey’
By Francis Kobena Tandoh The Minority Caucus in Parliament on Thursday petitioned Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama, calling for urgent executive action over what it […]
AG directs EOCO to investigate NDC’s Abanga, Yamin over ‘galamsey’ activities
By Francis Kobena Tandoh Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, has directed the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) to investigate alleged […]
Diplomatic tensions rise following arrest of Chinese nationals by GoldBod
Ghana has witnessed the highest diplomatic disrespect of the highest order committed by GoldBod CEO Sammy Gyamfi and Dr. Hannah Bissiw, one that risks not […]
Mahama lacks political will to fight illegal mining
By Adu Koranteng Illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, remains one of Ghana’s most pressing environmental and socio-economic challenges. From polluted rivers and destroyed farmlands […]
Ghana Bar Association urges united front against ‘galamsey’ fight
By Francis Kobena Tandoh The Ghana Bar Association (GBA) has urged a united front to fight the activities of illegal mining popularly referred to as […]
Time to declare state of emergency on illegal mining
Kwabena Adu Koranteng writes The time has come and the time is now to declare a state of emergency to tackle the menace of illegal […]