In a surprising turn of events, Organized Labour has suspended its planned nationwide strike set for October 10, 2024, aimed at addressing the rampant illegal mining crisis, popularly known as galamsey, in Ghana. The...
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Akuapem Mangoase to host first Odwira Festival
The Akuapem Mangoase Traditional Area is set to celebrate the Odwira Festival for the first time on November 9, 2024, following extensive discussions among traditional heads to resolve disputes surrounding the event. The theme for this year’s festival is...
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Over 70% of the Catholic population has tolerated this ecocide in Ghana- Catholic Archdiocese of Accra on galamsey
The Catholic Archdiocese of Accra and the Conference of Major Superiors of the Religious Congregations Ghana are calling on Catholics, Christians, and all well-meaning Ghanaians to join the Environmental Prayer Walk Against Galamsey scheduled for Friday, October 11, 2024. This initiative...
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All these are politically motivated- Lawyer Juanah slams timing and intent of anti-galamsey protests
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of K-San Law Firm, Lawyer Charles Owusu Juanah, has voiced his discontent regarding the recent protests against illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey. During a press conference held in Accra,...
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I have no involvement in the circumstances leading to the suspension of the Council- La Kingmaker
Nii Adjei Koofeh IV, the La Kingmaker in the Greater Accra region, has publicly denied allegations linking him to the recent suspension of the La Traditional Council by the Ministry of Chieftaincy and Religious...
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Accra High Court denies bail to Oliver Barker-Vormawor
Oliver Barker-Vormawor, the prominent activist and convener of the Democracy Hub, has been denied bail by an Accra High Court following his arrest during a recent anti-galamsey protest. The court’s decision comes as part...
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Crusaders Against Corruption urges participation in protest walk against galamsey
The Crusaders Against Corruption have called on all its members to participate in the upcoming Protest Walk Against Galamsey, scheduled for Friday, October 11, 2024. This initiative coincides with the Catholic Bishops’ decision to...
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Asankragua: Small-scale miners burn galamsey equipment on River Tano
A task force from the National Association of Small-Scale Miners conducted a significant operation on the River Tano in the Asankragua and Amenfi West District on September 25, targeting illegal mining activities, commonly known...
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Christian Mothers’ Association hosts training workshop on democratic development
The Christian Mothers Association (CMA), in collaboration with Konrad Adenauer Stiftung, has successfully trained 20 women from each of the 20 archdioceses in Ghana on electoral processes, with a focus on “Women in Democratic...
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Catholic Church set to stage a nationwide protest against galamsey on October, 11
The Catholic Church in Ghana has announced plans to hold a nationwide protest against illegal mining, commonly referred to as galamsey, on October 11. This initiative underscores the Church’s commitment to environmental stewardship and...
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