Asantehene urges political leaders to act against galamsey to protect Ghana’s water bodies
By Lucy Mawufemor Kpeglo The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has once again raised concerns about the devastating impact of illegal mining, popularly known as Galamsey, on Ghana’s environment, especially the country’s water bodies. Speaking at the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) Awards in Kumasi, the Asantehene used the platform to urge political leaders to take […]
Ghana to recruit youth for forest replanting, Blue River Guards with monthly GH¢1,500 stipend
By Ashiadey Dotse President John Dramani Mahama has announced that the government is recruiting young people into forest replanting and Blue River Guards programs, offering each participant a monthly stipend of GH¢1,500. Speaking during the 29th edition of the GJA Awards in Kumasi on Saturday, November 8, 2025, the President explained that the youth recruitment […]
Ghana must reclaim its place as Africa’s torchbearer of media freedom – President Mahama
By: Ashiadey Dotse The President, John Dramani Mahama, has declared that Ghana must rise again as Africa’s leading example of media freedom. He said this during his address at the 2025 GJA/KGL Media Awards held in Kumasi on Saturday, November 8, 2025. He noted that Ghana once stood tall on the continent for press freedom, […]
Galamsey fight: I will never give up fight against illegal mining – President Mahama
By: Ashiadey Dotse The President, John Dramani Mahama, has reaffirmed his strong commitment to ending illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey in Ghana, saying he will “never give up the fight” against the destructive activity. “I wish to assure you as your President that I will never, never give up the fight,” he said. He […]
