
EU Warns Illegal Mining Undermines Development Investments in Ghana
The EU says galamsey is eroding its funding for sustainable agriculture, water sanitation, security and forest protection across the country.
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The EU says galamsey is eroding its funding for sustainable agriculture, water sanitation, security and forest protection across the country.

Maxi Kwadwo Appiah obtained a court order to stop alleged excavators from working on disputed school property, citing safety risks for pupils.

Thirty graduates from Ahafo’s 10 host communities complete the mining skills programme this year, bringing the total since 2023 to 99.

A fatal incident at a local mining site in the Western North Region left two men dead after they were unable to escape a pit that suffered from extreme heat and poor ventilation.

A framework deal was inked to attract more American capital into Nigeria’s solid minerals sector, officials say.

Ghana’s ambassador to China says Beijing is working with Accra to curb illegal mining and attract responsible Chinese investors.

The two ministries signed a three‑point pact at the China Mining Conference in Tianjin, aiming to curb galamsey, boost geological surveys and attract responsible investment.

The former Environment Minister calls for a statutory fund outside the national budget to secure financing for land and water rehabilitation across Ghana.

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has upheld the revocation of three mining leases belonging to Adamus Resources Limited after a review committee examined the company’s petition against the government’s initial decision.

Former Wa West youth organiser Basiera Saankara has submitted his nomination to become the National Democratic Congress’ Youth Organiser, unveiling plans for a self‑sustaining wing and a new leadership fellowship.

An unapproved route at Mountain Back Two in Hamile, Upper West Region, erupted in an explosion that killed two civilians and an immigration officer, leaving nine injured civilians treated and discharged while two require further care at the regional hospital.

The Minority Leader appealed for a presidential pardon for 43‑year‑old Camila Alhassan, who is serving a one‑year sentence for offensive conduct after posting videos that criticised the President.

Felix Kwake Ofosu called on media houses to improve working conditions and protect reporters during the 30th Ghana Journalists Association awards in Accra.

The Member of Parliament for Nsawam‑Adoagyiri and Minority Chief Whip pledged a cheque to restore a grounded ambulance vital for inmate and staff medical emergencies.

The Minority in Parliament alleges a clandestine passport‑for‑sale scheme that enabled hundreds of citizens to travel abroad using forged diplomatic and service documents.
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