Courts
AG opposes Wontumi’s request to defer judgment in Samreboi mining case
The State’s position is that the change of lawyer at this stage should not be used as a basis to delay the judgment.
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Crime
Three arrested over illegal mining near GWL pipeline at Efutu
The suspects are Eugene Oppong, 28, Paul Kumash, 30, and Amos Beyuo, 25.
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Courts
Court to hear case against deporting foreign galamsey suspects without trial Oct 23
The interlocutory injunction application was filed by civil society group Democracy Hub. The suit lists the Minister for the Interior, the Ghana Immigration Service and the Attorney-General as respondents.
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Business
No mining licenses issued under my administration so far-Mahama
Addressing his first media engagement on September 10, the President emphasized that safeguarding the environment was a national priority.
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General
Small-scale miners' chairman arrested for confronting Anti-Galamsey task force
The arrest occurred when Peprah reportedly challenged the officers deployed to remove illegal miners from the forest.
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General
Paramount chief orders illegal miners to vacate area
A statement from the Paramount Chief's office, signed by Reindorf Oware, emphasized that neither individuals nor companies have been granted authorization by the Omanhene to conduct mining operations on the land.
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General
OSP concludes investigations against Bissue, Adu Boahen, two others
These were contained in its Half-Yearly Report released today July 4, 2023.
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Courts
Reverend Minister, another bailed GHC 4M for contracting arrested Chinese illegal miners
When arraigned before the court presided over by Justice Mary Maame Ekue Yanzuh, the two were admitted to bail to the tune of GHC 2 million each with two sureties to be justified.
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Crime
Suspected illegal miners allegedly assault military officer at Wassa Akyempim
The incident, residents said, happened when the soldier, identified as Timothy Adzakosi, visited an illegal mining (galamsey) site with three of his colleagues for reasons yet unknown.
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Courts
Cross-examination ends for fourth defence witness in Wontumi mining case
During cross-examination, he was questioned on what he knew about the alleged assignment of the Samreboi mining concession, which is central to the prosecution’s case.
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Courts
High Court to rule on Wontumi's no-case submission March 16
The ruling, scheduled for 16 March 2026, will determine whether the prosecution has established enough evidence for the case to proceed to the next stage.
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Courts
Court give Wontumi 14 days file Submission of no case as prosecution close case
The decision came after the fourth and final prosecution witness, an expert from the Minerals Commission, completed his evidence.
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Courts
Court slaps Wontumi with GHC15m bail in Akonta mining scandal
Presided over by Justice Audrey Kocuvie-Tay, the court on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, approved a GHC15 million bail package with three sureties.
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General
Register all Excavators at MMDAs within 7 days- Lands Minister tells owners
The Minister’s statement notes first of all that this has become necessary due to the devastating effect of ‘galamsey’ and as a fallout of the national Consultative Dialogue which empowered him to take appropriate steps to give effect to it...
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Courts
QNET condemns criminal actions by two distributors
QNET does not and will not condone any such misconduct. We are deeply disappointed with the developing outcome of this isolated and unfortunate incident.
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Courts
14 suspected illegal miners granted GH¢350,000 bail each by Koforidua Circuit Court
All 14 accused persons have pleaded not guilty to the charges brought against them.
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Crime
Ghana adopts new policy: Foreign criminals to be deported, not prosecuted-Interior Minister
During an official visit to the Ashanti Regional Police Command in Kumasi on Friday, April 4, 2025, the minister highlighted the government's concern over the environmental and cyber threats posed by foreign offenders. He cited illegal mini...
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General
GAF to arrest unauthorized users of military pattern uniforms
In a press statement released on Monday, October 14, and signed by Director of Public Affairs Eric Aggrey Quarshie, GAF expressed concern about the increasing number of civilians and private security personnel wearing military attire during...
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Courts
Anti-Galamsey protest: High Court denies Barker-Vormawor, grants others 20k bail
This follows his remand by the Circuit court after the recent anti-galamsey protest which aimed to bring attention to the dangers of illegal mining, known locally as galamsey.
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General
Galamsey activity in Nkroful area forces District court magistrate to vacate official Bungalow
"I write to inform you that the Magistrate of the Nkroful District Court has relocated out of the government bungalow assigned to her as the activities of the illegal mining at the back of the bungalow is a threat to her safety, security, a...
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