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Galamsey Protest Arrests : Activists Vow to Continue Fight.

Despite a series of arrests, anti-galamsey protesters are determined to keep up their demonstrations, demanding stronger government action against illegal mining. Several activists have been detained for participating in unauthorized protests, but one of the leaders remarked that his experience has made him wiser in navigating future actions. The protests have garnered support from environmental groups across Ghana, as citizens call for sustainable solutions to the problem that has ravaged the country's water bodies and lands.

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Public Outrage in Ghana Over Police Crackdown on Anti-Galamsey Protests.

Ghana’s capital, Accra, has been the center of public unrest after police arrested 54 demonstrators for what they termed an unlawful assembly. The protesters, part of the Democracy Hub group, are voicing their frustration over the government's failure to address illegal mining, or galamsey, which has caused severe environmental damage across the country. A young activist described their protest as a fight for their future, accusing the government of betraying their generation by not dealing with the galamsey crisis.Illegal mining has been a persistent issue for multiple Ghanaian administrations, severely polluting major water bodies like the Pra, Ankobra, and Birim rivers, and destroying nearly 392,000 hectares of forest. The Ghana Water Company Limited has also raised alarms about the contamination of these rivers with dangerous chemicals such as mercury and cyanide, which pose serious health risks to the population.The protesters’ […]

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Social Media Criticism for Stonebwoy Amid ‘Galamsey’ Protests.

Ghanaian artist Stonebwoy is facing backlash on social media for promoting his new song "Jejereje" at a time when protests against illegal mining, known as 'galamsey,' have resulted in the arrest of activists in Accra. While many fans are enjoying the new track, critics argue that the timing of its release is inappropriate, suggesting that Stonebwoy should have focused his efforts on supporting the protest against environmental destruction.Activists recently took to the streets of Accra to voice their concerns over the negative impact of illegal mining, but many were arrested during the demonstration. This situation has sparked a wider call among citizens and celebrities alike for the police to release those detained.Netizens have expressed their disappointment with Stonebwoy's decision to promote his music rather than align himself with the ongoing protests.Interestingly, Stonebwoy has previously released a song titled "Greedy Men," […]

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