2 h. ago APL claims vindication following IMF’s revelation of BoG’s $1.4bn forex support

Governance think tank, the Africa Policy Lens, says it has been vindicated by a recent revelation by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that the Bank of Ghana pumped in dollars to support the recent stability of the Cedi. The IMF, in its latest review of Ghana's programme, revealed that the Bank of Ghana released $1.4bn forex support to sustain the Cedi against the US dollar.

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15 h. ago Abanga Yakubu refutes allegations of leading unauthorised anti

Abanga Yakubu Alhassan, Vice Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has issued a strong rebuttal to allegations linking him to an illicit, parallel anti-galamsey taskforce purportedly operating in mining communities across the country.

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17 h. ago Okada rider dies after alleged assault by galamsey taskforce at Amenam

A 29-year-old okada rider, identified as Kwasi Isaac, has reportedly died after being brutally assaulted by members of an illegal mining (galamsey) taskforce at Akyem Amenam near New Abirem in the Birim North Municipality of the Eastern Region.

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19 h. ago Galamsey Clampdown: Ankobra River patrol records success, over 150 changfangs destroyed

The Western Regional National Security Liaison Officer, Brigadier General Musah Whajah (Rtd.), has reported a significant reduction in illegal mining activities (galamsey) along the Ankobra River, particularly in the Gwira area. This follows a successful joint security operation, during which over 150 Changfang machines were destroyed, alongside the dismantling of makeshift camps and the seizure […]

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21 h. ago Violence by Proxy in Annoh Dompreh’s Remarks and Hawa Koomson’s Actions

The fire that consumes your neighbour's house will eventually destroy your own. The violence and impunity that have surfaced in Ghana's key elections, by-elections, and reruns are a warning sign that the country's democracy is at a crossroads, and leaders and citizens must work together to create a more peaceful and just society. The violence against journalists during the Ablekuma North parliamentary election rerun in Ghana is a serious concern about the growing risks faced by journalists in their quest to inform the public.

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25 h. ago Ghana risks democratic crisis if root causes of electoral violence are ignored – CDD

The Director of Policy Engagement and Partnership at the Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), Dr Kojo Pumpuni Asante, has called for a deeper and more strategic approach to tackling electoral violence in the country.

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45 h. ago Ghana Armed Forces promotes young soldier who rejected galamsey bribe

Private Solomon Asare Teye-Tsu, the young Ghanaian soldier who gained national recognition for rejecting a bribe from illegal miners, has been promoted to the rank of Lance Corporal by the Ghana Armed Forces.  

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66 h. ago Soldier who rejected ‘galamsey’ bribe secures promotion and UN posting

The Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS), Lieutenant General William Agyapong, has promoted a young soldier, Private Teye-Tsu Asare Solomon, to the rank of Lance Corporal with immediate effect.

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67 h. ago President of Concerned Small Scale Miners refutes allegations of intervening in Anti

President of the Concerned Small Scale Miners Association, Michael Kwadwo Peprah, has described as misleading reports of his intervention in pleading for clemency for miners invading the Desiri Forest of the Ahafo Ano North District in Ashanti Region. According to him, he had only inquired about the police operations, leading to his arrest. In a […]

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4 d. ago Galamsey: Prestea Blue Water Guards destroy 8 chanfang machines, seize 8 pumping machines

Blue Water Guards at Prestea have launched a successful anti-galamsey operation near the Ankobra River in the Western Region.

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4 d. ago Small Scale Miners Association Chair arrested for confronting anti

Chairman of the Small Scale Miners Association, Kojo Peprah, has been arrested by the IGP’s Special Anti-Galamsey team for trying to intervene in the arrest of illegal miners operating in the Desiri forest reserve in the Ashanti region.

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5 d. ago Chinese national, Ghanaian driver shot dead at galamsey site in Subri

A Chinese national and his Ghanaian driver have been shot dead at an illegal mining (galamsey) site at Subri-Nkwanta in the Bibiani-Anhwiaso-Bekwai Municipality of the Western North Region.

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5 d. ago National Security yet to make an arrest after seizure of 12 gold

Four months after a major security operation uncovered 12 containers filled with gold bars, foreign currency, and other contraband items in Sapeiman, the Interior Minister tells Parliament National Security is yet to arrest the perpetrators.

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6 d. ago IMF’s caution against artificial stability of Cedi vindicates our red flag – IERPP

The Institute of Economic and Research Policy Promotion (IERPP), says it has been vindicated by the IMF's expression of concern and caution to the government over its control of the stability of the Cedi. The Executive Board of the IMF, in its fourth review under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement with Ghana, expressed concern about how the government has been pumping in forex to support the Cedi against major currencies, instead of allowing market factors to determine the stability of the local currency.

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6 d. ago President Mahama charts bold maritime future at IMDEC 2025: A renewed vision for regional security and blue economy growth

At the 4th International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (IMDEC), President John Dramani Mahama—represented by Chief of Staff Julius Debrah—delivered a powerful reaffirmation of Ghana’s commitment to regional maritime security, economic resilience, and international cooperation. The President’s speech, delivered at Burma Camp on July 2nd, resonated with purpose and hope, laying out a bold and […]

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7 d. ago We’re streamlining the galamsey fight, too many are running helter skelter – Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has expressed deep concern over the growing disorder in Ghana’s fight against illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey, revealing that his office has had to urgently intervene to restore order among key stakeholders.

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7 d. ago Volta Council of State member pledges GH₵60k borehole for Sokode Ando community

For years, the people of Sokode Ando in the Ho Central Municipality have lived with a silent crisis, no access to clean drinking water, not even at their health center.

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8 d. ago GAEC marks day of Scientific Renaissance of Africa with focus on nuclear and space technology for water management

Ghana joined the rest of the continent to commemorate the Day of Scientific Renaissance of Africa with a high-level webinar highlighting the role of advanced technologies in sustainable water resources management.

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9 d. ago NACOC seizes cannabis at Swissport Terminal; 2 arrested, 2 at large

The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has delivered a significant blow to international drug trafficking networks with the seizure of 738 compressed parcels of suspected cannabis at the Swissport Terminal in Accra on July 5.

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9 d. ago Nzema East Blue Water Guards partner Axim police to foil galamsey operations around Draw River Forest Reserve

The Nzema East Blue Water Guards of the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, in collaboration with the Axim Police Command, have foiled illegal mining (galamsey) operations around the Draw River Forest Reserve.

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