Lands Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah says the government conducted a five-month investigation into Akonta Mining before taking action.

CURRENT SITUATION Ghana’s fight against illegal mining, or galamsey, has rightly focused on restoring rivers and protecting forests. Yet a deeper threat now looms beneath the surface the risk of rising crime. Thousands of young men displaced by the crackdown remain stranded without livelihoods or hope, forming a volatile pool of potential recruits for organized […]

The Center for Africa Development and Progress (CADeP) has urged the government to dismiss District and Municipal Chief Executives (DCEs/MCEs) found to be complicit or negligent in enforcing anti-galamsey directives. The call forms part of a broader set of recommendations from CADeP aimed at intensifying the national campaign against illegal mining, which continues to threaten […]

Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah has said the era of temporarily deploying soldiers and other security personnel to galamsey sites is over. He noted that government has resolved to permanently station these security personnel including soldiers to galamsey sites to prevent illegal miners from returning to their destructive activities. Speaking in […]

Ghana’s tourism industry is recording impressive numbers in recent years. In 2024, Ghana received US$4.8 billion in revenue from international visitors and vacationers who entered the country. The sum is a 27% increase from the $3.8 billion earned in 2023 this shows renewed global interest after the post-pandemic recovery. But behind the celebration lies a […]

Hundreds of thousands rally in Tel Aviv ahead of Hamas’ expected hostage release under a Trump-brokered Gaza ceasefire, as 500,000 Palestinians return north and Egypt prepares to host a peace summit.

Lawyers for the family of the late highlife legend, Charles Kwadwo Fosuh, popularly known as Daddy Lumba have responded to complaints by first wife of the late musician, Akosua Serwah Fosuh relating to the funeral arrangements of the late highlife legend. In a letter dated October 1, 2025, and signed by Fati Ali-Yallah of Baba […]

Lawyers for the late musician Daddy Lumba’s family have responded to a lawsuit filed by his first wife, Akosua Serwaa Fosuh, insisting the marriage was dissolved years ago and affirming that Odo Broni is recognized as his wife.

Police in the Ashanti South Region have arrested two men in connection with the robbery and murder of 20-year-old Kofi Mensah at Tweapease-Aboo. The suspects, identified as Solomon Opoku and Collins Aboagye were arrested following sustained intelligence-led operations. The police operation took place following a report made to the Bediem District Police Command on October […]

President John Dramani Mahama and First Lady, Mrs Lordina Dramani Mahama, have arrived in Beijing, China, to participate in a Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women. Hosted by President Xi Jinping and UN Women, the meeting which will be held on October 13 and 14 will bring together other world leaders to “renew the spirit of […]