Every few months, the Ghanaian public is assured of a tough, no-nonsense crackdown on illegal gold mining, locally known as galamsey. Headlines scream victory as machines are seized and arrests are made. Yet, one inconvenient truth haunts these promises: galamsey thrives deeper, more lucrative, and more destructive than ever before — largely under the shadow of China’s influence and the deep, rotting roots of political compromise that began as far back as the Rawlings era.
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The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has clarified the circumstances surrounding the recent power disconnection at Kejetia Market, following a report by Ghanaian Watch titled ‘Dumsor’ Strikes Kejetia Market for Days, Wreaks Havoc – Traders Face Business Collapse, Drivers Lose Passengers.
The Ashanti region of Ghana is facing a slow but deadly crisis. Illegal gold mining, known locally as galamsey, has turned farmlands into wastelands and poisoned major rivers, including the Enu, Oda, Offin, Pra, Afram, Owabi, Fum, Subin, Agogo, and Gyimi.
It was all reverence and gratitude at Manhyia Palace on Wednesday, as the Paramount Chief of Buipe Traditional Council, Buipewura Abdulai Jinapor II, made a bold and rather divine declaration.
The situation Aisha faces isn’t unique. Across the slums of Krofrom , Moshie Zongo, Aboabo, Asawase and Asafo, silent hunger grips hundreds of children.
A 2024 report by the Ghana Health Service reveals that over 37% of children under five in these communities are moderately or severely underweight.
The Asokore Mampong Akwamuhene, Nana Oheneba Kofi Nti, has dismissed rumors that the 17th occupant of the Asokore Mampong stool, Nana Boakye Ansah Debrah, has passed away.
Ghana’s Ashanti Region is experiencing a particularly worrisome alliance between illegal miners, colloquially known as galamsey operators, and powerful political figures, which is inflicting serious environmental devastation and economic loss.
The Trump administration on Tuesday announced that it was going to put on leave all directly hired employees of the U.S. Agency for International Development globally and recall thousands of personnel working overseas.
By Alex Ababio Healthcare delivery in the Ashanti Region has received a significant boost with the commissioning of the 250-bed…
By Alex Ababio The Damak Sanitation Health Watch-Ghana held its second annual Sanitation Excellence Awardsin Kumasi, with a passionate…