8 d. ago CSOs commend gov’t for revoking L.I. 2462, call for stronger forest protection measures

A coalition of civil society organisations (CSOs) and public interest groups has commended the Government of Ghana and Parliament for the revocation of Legislative Instrument (L.I.) 2462, describing the move as a major victory for forest protection and environmental governance. In a statement issued in Accra on Thursday, December 18, 2025, the coalition expressed “profound […]

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1 week ago Revocation of L.I. 2462 step in the right direction – Lands Ministry Spokesperson

The revocation of L12462 has been hailed as a positive move by the government, according to Mahmud Kabore, spokesperson for the Ministry of Lands.

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1 week ago Ghana Civil Society Hails Revocation of Controversial Mining Law LI 2462

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-civil-society-hails-revocation-of-controversial-mining-law-li-2462/A coalition of 17 environmental and civil society organizations declared Ghana’s revocation of Legislative Instrument 2462 one of the most significant environmental policy reversals in the country’s recent history, celebrating restoration of protections for forest reserves threatened by mining activities. The groups, including the Coalition Against Galamsey Ghana, A Rocha Ghana, OXFAM, WACAM, the Christian […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-civil-society-hails-revocation-of-controversial-mining-law-li-2462/

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1 week ago Victory for Ghana’s forests: Civil society hails revocation of controversial L.I. 2462

A broad coalition of 17 civil society organisations (CSOs), including the Coalition Against Galamsey-Ghana, A Rocha Ghana, and the Christian Council of Ghana, has officially commended the Government and Parliament for the successful revocation of Legislative Instrument (L.I.) 2462.

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1 week ago Minority’s call for Lands Minister’s resignation lacks substance – Ministry

The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has dismissed the Minority in Parliament’s call for the resignation of Lands Minister, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, describing it as unfounded and politically motivated.

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1 week ago Lands ministry engages Ewoyaa chiefs, residents in successful lithium agreement talks

The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has held constructive talks with chiefs and residents of Ewoyaa and surrounding communities to discuss the government’s lithium agreement and its future implementation. Speaking on behalf of Lands Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah during the engagement on Tuesday, December 16, Mahmoud Kabore, leader of the ministry’s delegation, apologised for the withdrawal of the agreement and assured the community that the pause was meant to allow for further consultations.

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1 week ago Ministry of Lands commiserates with family after fatal shooting at Adelekezu

The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has expressed sympathy with the family of a deceased person and residents of Adelekezu in the Western Region following a shooting incident at a mining site in the area.

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2 w. ago Telecel Group to train 100,000 young Ghanaians under One Million Coders initiative

Telecel Group has signed a landmark MoU with the Communications Ministry to support government’s flagship One Million Coders Programme, a national digital skills initiative launched by President John Mahama earlier this year.

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2 w. ago ‘Green mining’ the solution to galamsey and environmental crisis – Lands Minister

The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has declared “Green Mining” as the definitive strategy to curb illegal mining (galamsey), which poses an “existential threat” to Ghana's sustainable growth.

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3 w. ago GES Orders Dzodze School Head to Step Aside Over Allegations

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ges-orders-dzodze-school-head-to-step-aside-over-allegations/Ghana Education Service has directed Dzodze-Penyi Senior High School Headmaster Joshua Vidzro to step aside immediately following allegations of sexual misconduct involving female students. A letter dated December 6, 2025, from the Volta Regional Directorate of Education stated the directive was necessary to guarantee the integrity of the investigative process. GES explained the allegations require […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ges-orders-dzodze-school-head-to-step-aside-over-allegations/

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