Ghana Announces Permanent Military Presence in 44 Galamsey-Affected Areas

Gov’t to permanently station soldiers in 44 galamsey hotspots and water bodies

The Minister of State in charge of Government Communications and MP for Abura-Asebu-Kwamankese, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has announced that government will permanently deploy soldiers to forty-four (44) areas identified as hotspots of illegal mining. He explained that this decision forms part of the administration’s renewed commitment to combating the menace of galamsey, which continues to threaten water bodies and forest reserves across the country.…

Ghana Announces Permanent Military Presence in 44 Galamsey-Affected Areas

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-announces-permanent-military-presence-in-44-galamsey-affected-areas/Ghana’s government has unveiled a comprehensive military strategy targeting illegal mining operations, with permanent security forces to be stationed across all 44 areas threatened by galamsey, marking a significant departure from previous short-term enforcement efforts. Ministe…

Gov’t announces permanent military deployment to combat galamsey

Ghana is set to adopt a tougher stance against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, with the government unveiling a strategy that involves permanent military deployment in affected areas. Minister of State in charge of Government Communications and MP for Abura-Asebu-Kwamankese, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, revealed the new approach during an interview on Channel One TV’s Face to Face programme on Tuesday, September 16. “All the 44 areas that are…