9 h. ago Advocacy Group Demands “War Footing” Against Illegal Mining After Ghana Crash

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/advocacy-group-demands-war-footing-against-illegal-mining-after-ghana-crash/The Let Truth Be Told Alliance (LTBTA) has issued a searing condemnation of illegal mining following the August 6 helicopter crash that killed eight officials, including two ministers. In a statement titled “Galamsey: A Cruel Menace,” the group linked the tragedy directly to Ghana’s struggle against destructive illegal mining, noting the victims were en route […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/advocacy-group-demands-war-footing-against-illegal-mining-after-ghana-crash/

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9 h. ago Ghana MP Praises National Unity After State Funeral for Crash Victims

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-mp-praises-national-unity-after-state-funeral-for-crash-victims/Wassa East MP Isaac Adjei Mensah has lauded Ghanaians for setting aside political differences during state funeral rites honoring victims of the August 6 helicopter tragedy. Speaking on Channel One TV’s The Big Issue Saturday, the lawmaker highlighted rare national unity across regional and partisan lines. “North, East, South, and West—we all came together in this mourning,” […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-mp-praises-national-unity-after-state-funeral-for-crash-victims/

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9 h. ago Zelensky Challenges Russia’s Ceasefire Rejection Amid Shifting US Stance

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/zelensky-challenges-russias-ceasefire-rejection-amid-shifting-us-stance/Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky declared Russia’s refusal to agree to a ceasefire is obstructing peace efforts, heightening tensions ahead of his Washington visit Monday. “Russia rebuffs numerous calls for a ceasefire and has not yet determined when it will stop the killing. This complicates the situation,” Zelensky stated on social media platform X. His remarks […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/zelensky-challenges-russias-ceasefire-rejection-amid-shifting-us-stance/

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9 h. ago Former Minister Condemns Political Protection of Offensive Remarks

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/former-minister-condemns-political-protection-of-offensive-remarks/Ex-Deputy Health Minister Alexander Abban has slammed Ghana’s political establishment for shielding inflammatory conduct, warning such practices undermine the rule of law. Speaking on Asaase Radio’s The Forum Saturday, Abban reacted to recent arrests of social commentators Sir Obama-Pokuase, Akyenkwaa Nana Kofi Asare, and activist Fante Comedy over offensive statements. “The politicians are quick to rise to […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/former-minister-condemns-political-protection-of-offensive-remarks/

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11 h. ago Stop using ‘unearned’ academic title or face us in court – GTEC writes to Chief of Staff on Deputy Minister of Health Grace Ayensu

The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC), currently on a national campaign to prevent the use of unearned academic titles in Ghana and enforce the law on the abuse, has concluded that the Deputy Minister of Health, Dr Grace Ayensu-Danquah does not hold the academic title "Professor in any capacity".

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12 h. ago FIFA Chief Condemns Racist Abuse Targeting Bournemouth’s Semenyo

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/fifa-chief-condemns-racist-abuse-targeting-bournemouths-semenyo/FIFA President Gianni Infantino has issued a strong condemnation following racist abuse directed at AFC Bournemouth striker Antoine Semenyo during his team’s Premier League opener at Liverpool’s Anfield stadium. The Ghanaian international reported the incident to referee Anthony Taylor, leading to a stoppage in play during the first half. Taylor halted the match in the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/fifa-chief-condemns-racist-abuse-targeting-bournemouths-semenyo/

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12 h. ago GFA condemns racist attacks on Semenyo and praises him for “remarkable response” in the face of provocation

The Ghana Football Association GFA has condemned the racist attacks on Black Stars forward, Antoine Semenyo. Semenyo was racially abused on Friday night during AFC Bournemouth’s Premier League opener against Liverpool. The Ghanaian international reported the incident to referee Anthony Taylor, who stopped the match before the fan was promptly removed from Anfield by police […]

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12 h. ago Lands Ministry pushes communal mining to discourage galamsey

The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources says its Responsible Cooperative Mining and Skills Development Programme (rCOMSDEP) is aimed at making gold mining a communal activity in areas affected by illegal mining.

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13 h. ago Deputy Education Minister Slams UK Bar Council Over Chief Justice Row

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/deputy-education-minister-slams-uk-bar-council-over-chief-justice-row/Deputy Education Minister Dr Clement Apaak has sharply criticized the UK Bar Council and the Commonwealth Lawyers Association for calling on Ghana to reinstate its suspended Chief Justice. Describing their appeal as a “nonsensical colonial insult,” Dr Apaak said no foreign body had the authority to dictate to Ghana’s president. “You cannot order our President […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/deputy-education-minister-slams-uk-bar-council-over-chief-justice-row/

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19 h. ago Franklin Cudjoe raises alarm over politicization of military procurement

Franklin Cudjoe, the President of IMANI Africa, has sounded the alarm regarding the detrimental effects of politicising state logistics procurement, particularly concerning military aircraft and presidential jets.

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19 h. ago Franklin Cudjoe raises alarm over politicisation of military procurement

Franklin Cudjoe, the President of IMANI Africa, has sounded the alarm regarding the detrimental effects of politicising state logistics procurement, particularly concerning military aircraft and presidential jets.

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21 h. ago Sahel Group Condemns Mali Coup Attempt, Blames Foreign Powers

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/sahel-group-condemns-mali-coup-attempt-blames-foreign-powers/A Bamako-based civil society network has sharply criticized last week’s failed coup in Mali, calling it a foreign-backed plot against regional sovereignty. The Sahel Solidarity Campaign Network (SaS-CaN) confirmed its support for Mali’s transitional government after authorities arrested military figures and civilians—including an alleged French agent—during the August 14 disruption. SaS-CaN’s co-founder Alimamy Bakarr Sankoh […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/sahel-group-condemns-mali-coup-attempt-blames-foreign-powers/

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29 h. ago Galamsey Fight: Lands Ministry hints at possible repeal of LI 2462 in renewed measures

The Media Relations Officer at the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, Paa Kwesi Schandorf, has hinted at a possible repeal of Legislative Instrument (LI) 2462 as part of government’s renewed fight against illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey. He disclosed that a “crunch Cabinet meeting” had been held on the controversial instrument, which many […]

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34 h. ago We must have an independent 3rd party look into the helicopter crash – Fuseini Inusah

Former Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Inusah Fuseini, has called for an independent third-party investigation into the recent military helicopter crash at Adansi Akrofoum in the Ashanti Region.

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34 h. ago Let’s depoliticise galamsey fight; it’s the only way it can be won – Dr Henry Godson

Head Pastor of the Rehoboth Network of Churches, Rev. (Capt.) Dr Henry Godson-Afful, has urged political leaders to take the fight against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, out of partisan politics.

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35 h. ago Galamsey: We’ve lost much, let’s support Lands Ministry to intensify its operation

Former Member of Parliament and former Lands Minister under the erstwhile Nana Akufo-Addo government, Inusah Fuseini, has called on Ghanaians to rally behind the Lands Ministry as it intensifies its operations against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey.

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35 h. ago Community mining was an escalated form of galamsey – Fuseini Inusah

Former Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Inusah Fuseini, has described the community mining initiative introduced under the erstwhile Akufo-Addo government as an “escalated form of galamsey.”

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35 h. ago Mahama gov’t has taken steps to end menace; state of emergency will be declared when necessary – Fuseini Inusah

Former Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Inusah Fuseini, has stated that the Mahama administration has already taken significant steps to address the menace of illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey.

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35 h. ago Helicopter crash victims were on mission to promote responsible mining, not to fight galamsey – Inusah Fuseini

Former Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Inusah Fuseini, has clarified that the victims of the recent military helicopter crash in the Ashanti Region were not on a mission to fight illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, but rather to promote responsible mining.

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37 h. ago Rights Group Demands Action as Nigerian Businesses Attacked in Ghana

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/rights-group-demands-action-as-nigerian-businesses-attacked-in-ghana/African refugee advocates have sounded the alarm over violent attacks targeting Nigerian immigrants in Ghana, calling for urgent government intervention. The Asylum and Refugee Rights Advocacy Foundation (ARRA) condemned recent mob actions including looting and property destruction as violations of Ghana’s constitution and regional treaties. Dr. Okey James Ezugwu, ARRA’s Executive Director, labeled the incidents […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/rights-group-demands-action-as-nigerian-businesses-attacked-in-ghana/

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