The Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference has appealed to President John Mahama to urgently declare a state of emergency in response to the escalating menace of illegal mining, widely known as galamsey. The religious leaders cautioned that any further hesitation would constitute a betrayal of national trust. “Illegal and uncontrolled mining—commonly referred to as galamsey—has emerged...
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Gold Board Donates GHS 5 Million and Vehicles to Boost Fight Against Illegal Mining
The Ghana Gold Board has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable mining and environmental protection with a major donation to the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources in support of the fight against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey. At a brief ceremony in Accra, the Board presented a cheque for GHS 5 million and five...
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Court Grants GH¢50,000 Bail to Bono Regional NPP Chairman Abronye DC
The Bono Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye DC, has been granted bail in the sum of GH¢50,000 by an Accra Circuit Court. The bail comes with one surety, without justification. His lead counsel, Daniel Mantey Addo, confirmed the decision on Monday, noting that Abronye’s health had...
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Ayine Accuses Ghana Bar Association of Partisanship, Selective Advocacy
Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, has accused the Ghana Bar Association (GBA) of straying from its professional mandate and adopting a partisan posture in its public advocacy. Addressing the GBA’s annual conference in Wa, Dr. Ayine expressed disappointment over what he described as the association’s inconsistent stance on constitutional matters, warning that...
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Cabinet Approves Ghana–US MoU on West African Deportees – Ablakwa
Minister For Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has confirmed Cabinet’s approval for Ghana to participate in a third-country deportation arrangement with the United States, under which the country will accept a limited number of West African deportees. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series on Monday, September 15, Mr. Ablakwa clarified that the...
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Gov’t Tightens Visa Rules for Chinese Nationals in Fresh Anti-Galamsey Push
Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced sweeping changes to visa application procedures for Chinese nationals as part of renewed measures to combat illegal mining, locally known as galamsey. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series on Monday, 15th September, Mr. Ablakwa reaffirmed Ghana’s longstanding and cordial relations with China but...
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Ghana Rolls Out 2,500 Scholarships in Landmark Educational Diplomacy Drive
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has unveiled a major scholarship initiative aimed at deepening regional integration and expanding academic opportunities for both Ghanaian and West African students. As part of activities marking the 50th anniversary of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the Ministry will facilitate 1,000 scholarships for students...
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17 Ghanaians Evacuated Safely Amid Iran–Israel Hostilities – Foreign Affairs Minister
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has confirmed the successful evacuation of 17 Ghanaian nationals from conflict zones during the recent escalation of hostilities between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the State of Israel. Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa said the coordinated operation demonstrated Ghana’s preparedness to act swiftly in safeguarding...
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Foreign Affairs Minister Presents Performance Report; Highlights Reforms and Humanitarian Efforts
The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Hon. Okudzeto Ablakwa, has presented the Ministry’s performance report under the Government Accountability Series, reaffirming the Mahama administration’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and people-centred governance. Speaking at the event, the Minister said the Ministry’s mandate, drawn from Chapter Six, Articles 40 and 73–75 of the 1992 Constitution,...
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FixTheCountry to Hold Anti-Galamsey Vigil and March in Accra
Convenor of the FixTheCountry movement, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, has announced plans for a vigil on Sunday, September 21, at Revolution Square in Accra, aimed at protesting the ongoing environmental devastation caused by illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey. The announcement, made in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, September 15, 2025, underscored the urgent...