Thousands Rally in Accra to Demand End to Illegal Mining.
Thousands of protesters marched through the streets of Accra, Ghana, calling for an immediate halt to illegal mining, also known as "galamsey." The protest, which ran from Thursday to Saturday, was peaceful, with no police interference. Demonstrators vowed to continue pressuring the government to act on the issue, citing its devastating environmental effects.The Catholic Church is set to organize a peaceful protest on Friday, while labor unions plan a nationwide strike on Thursday to further push for government action. Protesters also demanded the release of those arrested during a previous anti-galamsey protest.
