The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has denied allegations that the current government has issued an excessive number of mining licenses, reportedly over 1,400 since late 2022. In an interview with Citi FM on October 8, 2024, Jinapor clarified that the claims are false, and he …
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Illegal mining, or galamsey, in Konongo, Ashanti Region, is threatening the power supply to parts of the Ashanti and Eastern Regions as miners have invaded the Northern Ashanti Mines’ concession, which hosts critical GRIDCo substation pylons. This encroachment poses a serious risk to the infrastructure, potentially leading to power outages …
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The Public Service Workers’ Union (PSWU) of the Trades Union Congress (TUC) has instructed its members to begin a strike on Thursday, October 10, 2024, in response to the government’s failure to address issues related to illegal mining, commonly known as *galamsey*. In a statement released on October 8, 2024, …
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Oliver Barker-Vormawor, the convener of the anti-galamsey protest organized by the Democracy Hub, has been denied bail for the third time by the Circuit Court. His bail application was rejected again after the Attorney General’s Department opposed it. Barker-Vormawor has been in custody since his arrest during the protest two …
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The Circuit Court has granted bail to 19 additional anti-galamsey protesters, each set at GH₵20,000 with one surety. The protesters granted bail include well-known activist Raphael Williams, along with Razak Suleman, Gerald Delim, Comrade Abubakar Sadeeq, Bilal Mohammed, Ebenezer Ankomanyi Okyere, Norgbedzi Kelvin, Priscilla Tobili, Mohammed King Hassan, and Tanko …
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Pope Francis announced the appointment of 21 new cardinals on Sunday, further increasing the size of the College of Cardinals and solidifying his influence on the group responsible for selecting the next pope. This new cohort includes figures from around the world, reflecting the global reach of the Catholic Church. …
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Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has officially launched the CitizenApp, a new mobile application designed to enhance public service delivery and citizen engagement in Accra. The CitizenApp provides a comprehensive platform where users can access various government services, report issues, and receive real-time updates on public matters. It is tailored …
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Supporters of the Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, commonly known as the anti-gay bill, are holding a protest today, Tuesday, October 8, to express their dissatisfaction with the delays in the bill’s final approval process. The protest aims to urge the president to give immediate assent to the bill, …
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The Ghana Police Service has denied accusations that they coerced individuals arrested during Democracy Hub’s recent protest into re-enacting the events at the 37 Intersection in Accra. The allegations surfaced after reports claimed that some protesters were compelled to recreate their actions from the demonstration held on Sunday, September 22. …
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Nine individuals, including activist Ama Governor, have been granted bail by the Accra High Court in connection with recent anti-galamsey protests. Justice Comfort Tasiame set the bail at GH¢70,000 per person, with each requiring two sureties. The other protestors granted bail are Emmanuel Gyan, Emmanuel Kwabena Addo, Ziblim Yakubu, Oheneba …
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