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Galamsey Weakens River Deities and Fuels Chaos – Fetish Priest.

Okomfo Baffour Gyau, a fetish priest in the Ashanti Region, has blamed illegal mining (galamsey) for rendering Ghana’s river deities powerless. Speaking at the Yam Festival in Bibiani, he linked the rise in disasters, crime, and diseases to the spiritual decline caused by polluted water bodies.He emphasized that the sacred rivers, once guardians of morality and safety, are now ineffective due to contamination. Gyau called on the government to end galamsey to restore spiritual protection. Meanwhile, the Chief of Nkawie urged citizens to embrace peace ahead of the December elections.

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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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Nine Illegal Miners Arrested in New Crackdown.

In the ongoing fight against illegal mining, commonly referred to as "galamsey," nine individuals were arrested in a coordinated operation across several regions in Ghana. Law enforcement authorities seized and destroyed over 50 pieces of mining equipment during the raids. The operation is part of a broader effort by the government to curb the environmental damage caused by illegal mining activities, which continue to threaten Ghana’s water bodies and farmlands.

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Galamsey Resumes: Illegal Miners Pollute Birim River Days After Military Crackdown.

Just four days after the military's Operation Halt took decisive action against illegal mining (galamsey) activities, the Birim River in Anyinam has returned to its polluted, murky brown state. The government deployed over 100 armed soldiers to clear miners from key water bodies, including the Birim River, where extensive pollution has become a serious issue.On October 10, military forces, in collaboration with the Ghana National Association of Small-Scale Miners, seized and destroyed three changfan machines used by illegal miners along the riverbank. Despite this effort, the pollution has quickly resurfaced, raising concerns over the sustainability of anti-galamsey operations.The task force also targeted other illegal mining sites, destroying additional changfan machines and water-pumping equipment along the Pra River in the Central Region. This ongoing battle to save Ghana’s water bodies continues as authorities grapple with the persistent illegal mining problem.

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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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Kantanga, Vandals to Storm Accra for Naked Demonstration Against Galamsey and Arrested Protesters.

In an unusual turn of events, members of the Kantanga and Vandals groups, known for their bold activism, have announced plans to stage a naked demonstration in Accra. The protest is aimed at drawing attention to the ongoing illegal mining activities, commonly referred to as galamsey, which have led to environmental degradation across parts of Ghana. Additionally, the protestors are demanding the immediate release of activists who were arrested during recent demonstrations against galamsey.The planned protest has stirred a lot of attention due to the group's unconventional decision to demonstrate naked. They argue that drastic times call for drastic measures, and that this bold move is intended to highlight the severity of the galamsey issue and the impact it has on the country’s natural resources.In recent months, the galamsey issue has intensified, with several protests breaking out across the country. […]

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