Tag: Illegal mining
Government urged to reform prisoners to support fight against galamsey
Dr Worlanyo Mensah, an Economist, has called on the government to adopt innovative reforms within Ghana’s prison system, to help…
Livelihood and Environment Ghana proposes input to amendment of Minerals and Mining Act
The Livelihood and Environment Ghana (LEG), a research and advocacy Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), has proposed series of amendments to the…
African Commission declares ‘galamsey’ a human rights emergency, cites political complicity
The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) has declared Ghana’s illegal mining crisis, popularly known as galamsey, a…
Acting CJ urges seriousness in prosecuting illegal mining, drug-related cases
Acting Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has urged Judges and Magistrates to handle prosecutions relating to illegal mining, drug trafficking and…
Mahama invites CSOs for engagement on illegal mining
President John Dramani Mahama has extended an invitation to Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) to participate in an engagement on illegal…
Effutu Traditional Council asks traditional rulers in galamsey areas to join fight against the menace
The Effutu Traditional Council led by Neenyi Ghartey VII, Paramount Chief of Effutu State has emphasised the need for traditional…