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Clash at Galamsey Site in Ashanti Region Leaves Two Injured.

A violent altercation between local youth and Chinese nationals at a galamsey (illegal mining) site in Sekyere Krobo, Ashanti Region, resulted in two people being shot. The confrontation, which escalated from demands by the youth for the Chinese to stop illegal mining, turned violent with gunfire exchanged. The injured are receiving treatment, and the incident has raised concerns about foreign involvement in Ghana’s small-scale mining industry. Authorities have launched an investigation into the matter.

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Seven Dead in Devastating Crash on Kumasi-Accra Highway.

A tragic accident on the Kumasi-Accra highway has claimed the lives of seven people. The collision occurred when a Sprinter bus, en route from Accra to Kumasi, collided head-on with a VIP bus traveling in the opposite direction. All five passengers aboard the Sprinter, which was carrying tomatoes, died instantly. One VIP passenger was also killed at the scene, while another later died at the hospital from injuries. Several other passengers from the VIP bus were rushed to Juaso Government Hospital for treatment. Firefighters recovered the bodies, which have been taken to Steward Mortuary in Yawkwei.

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Mankran River Suffers Amidst Illegal Mining Crisis in Ashanti Region.

Home News Entertainment Business Sports Opinion Research Live TV/Radio Media Elections    Football | National AFCON 2025Q: Sudan won’t be lucky next time – Otto Addo Source: Joy Sports   10 October 2024 6:34pm Loading your audio article Black Stars head coach Otto Addo says Sudan were 'lucky' against his side in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Thursday, October 10. Ghana failed to beat the Falcons of Jediane on their return to the Accra Sports Stadium for the first time since 2021. Addo's found themselves on the back of some good chances on the day but Antoine Semenyo, Mohammed Kudus and Inaki Williams all failed to make their efforts count in the second half. The result sees Ghana's chances of being in Morocco grow dim after two points from three games. Speaking after the game, Addo told the […]

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Otumfuo told He is more powerful than Akufo-Addo so stop galamsey in the Ashanti region.

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has been called upon to use his influence to combat illegal mining, or "galamsey," in the Ashanti Region. Critics argue that despite President Akufo-Addo’s efforts, galamsey continues to thrive, causing environmental destruction. They believe Otumfuo, with his significant authority in the region, could take stronger measures to address the issue. The call comes amid growing concerns about the harmful effects of illegal mining on water bodies and farmlands, which threaten the livelihoods of many residents in the region.

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Sokoban Woodworkers Seek Political Support After Devastating Fire.

Woodworkers in Sokoban, Ashanti Region, have been left devastated after a massive fire destroyed their workshop and valuable materials. In the aftermath, the affected workers are appealing to both the NDC and NPP for assistance to help them recover and rebuild their businesses. The fire, which occurred on October 6, 2024, has crippled many livelihoods in the area. The community is now seeking swift support to get back on their feet.

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Minister of Environment Inspects Ashanti Region’s Land Restoration Project.

A team from the Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation (MESTI), led by Minister Ophelia Mensah Hayford, visited the Ashanti Region to evaluate progress on the Ghana Landscape Restoration and Small-Scale Mining Project (GLRSSMP). The project, valued at $103.36 million, aims to improve natural resource management and enhance benefits in savannah and cocoa forest landscapes.During the visit, the team met with local farmers and project stakeholders, gathering feedback and addressing challenges. The initiative, active in 26 communities across eight regions, supports over 58,000 farmers. The Minister expressed satisfaction with the results and highlighted the importance of tree planting to combat climate change. She also pledged continued support to restore degraded lands and enhance soil health.

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Faulty Trailer Smashes Into Food Container at Ash-Town.

A DAF trailer with registration number AS 5841-24, carrying goods, crashed into a container used as a food joint in Kumasi’s Ash-Town area on Thursday, October 3, 2024. Thankfully, no casualties were reported.The driver, Samuel Kojo Kyeremateng, lost control after the truck's roof panels broke while driving from Manhyia. Struggling to manage the vehicle on a hilly road near Nana Buabasa Junction, he collided with a Toyota Matrix and a container before ramming into an MTN pole.Eyewitnesses praised Kyeremateng’s quick thinking, as his shouts likely prevented a tragedy moments before the food vendor and two children left the container. The Assembly member, Mr. James Owusu Boakye, contacted authorities, including the police and fire service, after noticing fuel leakage, fearing a fire risk.The driver escaped unscathed.

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Rising Measles Cases Prompt Vaccination Drive in Ashanti Region.

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has raised concerns about the alarming increase in measles and rubella cases in the Ashanti Region. Over the past few years, the number of reported cases has grown significantly, rising from 9 in 2018 to 114 by mid-2024.Although Ghana has not recorded any child deaths from measles in the last 15 years, health experts are worried that if the current trend continues, it could lead to severe consequences, including disability or death among affected children. In response to this threat, the Ashanti Regional Health Directorate aims to vaccinate 1 million children, aged 9 to 59 months, as part of a national vaccination campaign to prevent further spread and reduce associated mortality.Dr. Fred Adomako Boateng, the Ashanti Regional Director of Health Services, emphasized the serious complications measles and rubella can cause, such as blindness or deafness, […]

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Galamsey Devastates Over 2,000 Hectares of Cocoa Farms in Ashanti Region.

The illegal mining phenomenon, commonly known as galamsey, has wreaked havoc on cocoa farms in the Ashanti Region, with more than 2,000 hectares reported destroyed. This alarming information came to light during a recent visit by the Ashanti Regional COCOBOD Manager to farmers in the Brofoyedru Cocoa District within the Adansi Asokwa District.Ebenezer Kwabena Agyen, the Ashanti Regional Manager of the Cocoa Health & Extension Division of COCOBOD, expressed significant concern over the escalating galamsey issue during an interview with Adom News correspondent Isaac K. Normanyo. He revealed that his office has initiated a regional campaign aimed at combating illegal mining activities to safeguard the cocoa industry.Agyen pointed out that many cocoa-producing districts are now becoming hotspots for galamsey, which severely disrupts cocoa production. He noted that some illegal miners have gone so far as to threaten and evict farmers […]

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NAPO Warns Ashanti Voters: Voting for NDC is a Wasted Vote.

Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, also known as 'Napo', has cautioned voters in the Ashanti Region against voting for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), arguing that doing so would be a wasted vote. Speaking at a rally in Tweapeasi, in the Odotobiri Constituency, he claimed that the NDC has consistently neglected the region’s development and that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) is the only party genuinely committed to improving the area.Napo expressed disappointment in the NDC, pointing out that despite the Ashanti Region giving the party substantial support in previous elections, the NDC has often failed to prioritize the region’s progress. He cited instances such as the introduction of capitation in the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) in the Ashanti Region under the NDC government, which he claimed was a deliberate act to cause hardship.He further recalled comments by former President […]

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