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Organised Labour faces internal rift over planned strike against galamsey
Tensions are rising within Organised Labour as its leaders convene for a pivotal meeting to finalize plans for a nationwide strike aimed at pressuring...
Galamsey: It’s evil to mine in waterbodies – Gideon Boako
Gideon Boako, the spokesperson for Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has strongly condemned individuals engaged in illegal mining activities, particularly those who operate in...
The menace of galamsey tests the law enforcement powers of state – Kofi Abotsi
Professor Kofi Abotsi, Dean of the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) Law School, has stated that the issue of illegal mining locally known...
The menace of galamsey tests the law enforcement powers of state – Kofi Abotsi
Dean of the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) Law School, Professor Kofi Abotsi, has stated that the issue of illegal mining also known...
Anti-Galamsey protestors granted ¢70k bail each
An Accra High Court presided over by Justice Comfort Tasiame, has granted bail to Ama Governor and eight other individuals involved in recent anti-galamsey...
Postpone strike, focus on long-term solutions to galamsey – Akpaloo tells Organised Labour
The flagbearer of the Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG), Kofi Akpaloo, has urged Organised Labour to reconsider its planned nationwide strike, set to begin...
Galamsey: Charismatic Bishops pray for deliverance to protect Ghana’s natural resources
The Ghana Charismatic Bishops’ Conference has offered fervent prayers, seeking divine intervention to protect Ghana from economic activities that harm the nation’s natural resources,...
Fertility Society of Ghana links galamsey chemicals to rising infertility rates
Health experts are sounding the alarm over the severe impact of illegal mining, or "galamsey," on fertility rates in Ghana, linking the issue to...
Their behaviour landed them in trouble – Akufo-Addo justifies detention of anti-Galamsey protestors
In the wake of growing calls for the release of the 53 detained anti-Galamsey protesters, President Akufo-Addo has spoken against suggestions that the government...
Fetish Priests Association to embark on nationwide protest over galamsey
The Fetish Priests Association of Ghana, led by its President, Kwaku Bonsam, has announced plans to embark on a nationwide protest in response to...
Osman Ayariga accuses Akufo-Addo of lack of commitment in galamsey fight
The Deputy Youth Organiser of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Osman Ayariga, has accused President Akufo-Addo of lacking genuine commitment in the fight against...
Ghanaians in UK embark on anti-galamsey demo at High Commission
Ghanaians living in the United Kingdom (UK) in a show of solidarity have joined the #StopGalamseyNow and #FreeTheCitizens demonstrations.
The Ghanaian nationals embarked on their...
Galamsey: Organised Labour would be acting as toothless bulldog if strike fails – Newsfile...
A concerned citizen has expressed strong support for Organised Labour to follow through with its plans for a strike over the illegal mining (galamsey)...
John Dumelo, Efia Odo grace anti-galamsey demo finale [Video]
The final day of the anti-galamsey protest recorded significant support from prominent figures, including actor and politician John Dumelo and social media influencer, Efia...
Anti-galamsey protest: Work together to address illegal mining – UN urges Ghana
The United Nations has called on Ghanaians to work together to eradicate illegal mining, which continues to wreak havoc on the environment, economy, and...
Galamsey: We don’t value lives in Ghana – Dr Kofi Boakye-Appiah
A medical doctor and Research Immunologist, Dr. Justice Kofi Boakye-Appiah has expressed deep concern over the widespread impact of illegal mining widely known as...
We have to declare state of emergency over galamsey – Policy Analyst
A policy analyst and gender advocate, Dr Araba Etrew, has called for the declaration of a state of emergency in Ghana to address the...
Catholic Church to lead protest walk against galamsey on Oct. 11
The Catholic Archdiocese of Accra, in partnership with the Conference of Major Superiors of Religious, Ghana, and Catholic Lay Faithful and Professionals, is set...
Sight and scenes from day 2 #FreeTheCitizens and #StopGalamseyNow demo
On Friday, October 4, hundreds of Ghanaians returned for the protest demanding the immediate release of 53 Democracy Hub protesters who were arrested during...
Galamsey: Small-scale miners seek engagements with gov’t, Organised Labour
The Ghana National Association of Small-Scale Miners is seeking discussions with the government and Organized Labour to address the environmental threats posed by illegal...
Galamsey: How much time is more time? – UTAG asks Akufo-Addo
The National President of the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has expressed doubts about President Akufo-Addo’s call for more time from Organised Labour...
Galamsey: Govt committed to sustainable mining – Fatimatu Abubakar
Information Minister, Fatimatu Abubakar has reaffirmed the government's commitment to collaborating with all relevant stakeholders in addressing Ghana's illegal mining crisis, commonly referred to...
Otto Addo reacts to galamsey menace during Black Stars squad announcement
Ghana coach, Otto Addo, has reacted to the damage caused by illegal mining, known as galamsey, to the country’s water bodies as a significant concern.
In recent...
We’ll strike if our other demands are not met – Coalition Against Galamsey
The Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey has urged Organised Labour to proceed with their planned strike if the government fails to meet their broader demands...
#StopGalamseyNow: Manasseh’s open letter to Organised Labour
Dear Organised Labour,
I write to first thank you for waking up from your sleep after so many years of allowing the politicians to have...
Galamsey: We all can’t suffer for the sins of a few – NPP MP...
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for Subin, Eugene Boakye Antwi, has called on President Akufo-Addo to take decisive action against government...
Ghana loses $2.4bn to galamsey annually – Prof. Bokpin
A professor of Economics and Finance at the University of Ghana Business School, Prof Godfred Bokpin has revealed that the state loses more than $2.4...
Galamsey: It’s time to ‘walk the talk – Yvonne Chaka Chaka to Akufo-Addo
South African music icon, Yvonne Chaka Chaka, has called on President Akufo-Addo to follow through on his commitments to combat illegal mining, commonly known...
#SayNoToGalamsey: Kate Gyamfua questions timing of protests
The National Women's Organizer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kate Gyamfua, has expressed scepticism about the recent surge in protests against illegal mining,...
Nationwide strike not solution to galamsey crisis – Deputy Education Minister to Organised Labour
Deputy Minister for Education, Professor Kingsley Nyarko, has urged Organised Labour to reconsider its planned nationwide strike over concerns about illegal mining, commonly known...
Catholic Bishops Conference to Demonstrate Against Galamsey?
The issue of illegal mining, commonly referred to as "galamsey," has become a significant environmental and social crisis in Ghana. With its detrimental impact...
Photos from day 1 of #FreeTheCitizens and #StopGalamseyNow demo
On Thursday, October 3, hundreds embarked on a protest demanding the immediate release of 53 Democracy Hub protesters who were arrested during an anti-galamsey...
Destroy galamsey, not our future – Protesters fume
A three-day protest to demand the immediate release of 53 Democracy Hub members, arrested during a previous anti-galamsey demonstration, has drawn strong emotions from...
Lower Axim Paramount chief arrests 3 people on galamsey sites
The Paramount chief of Lower Axim Traditional Area, Awulae Attibrukusu III and some members of the traditional council have arrested two Ghanaians and a...
MP drags 2 media houses to NMC for allegedly twisting his galamsey comments
New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for Effiduase Asokore, Dr Nana Ayew Afriyie, has filed a complaint with the National Media Commission (NMC)...
NPP MP warns against banning galamsey, says it risks losing seats
The New Patriotic Party's Asante Akim South MP, Kwaku Asante-Boateng, has voiced concerns that the government’s hesitation in addressing illegal mining, or galamsey, stems...
CJ addresses concerns over delayed galamsey cases
Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo has addressed the recent criticisms by Attorney General Godfred Yeboah Dame regarding the delays in illegal mining, commonly referred to...
Hundreds turn up for three-day release anti-galamsey protesters demo
Hundreds turn up for the protest on Thursday, October 3, in Accra to demand the immediate release of 53 Democracy Hub protesters who were...
We’re working diligently to deal with galamsey effectively – Gov’t assures Australian High Commissioner
The Director of Intelligence Analysis at the Ministry of National Security, Dr Victoria Sam, says measures are far advanced to effectively deal with the...
Galamsey: Presidency’s meeting with Organised Labour needless – Gyampo
Professor Ransford Gyampo, President of the University of Ghana chapter of the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG), has strongly criticised the Presidency's invitation...