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1. Lawyer proposes lethal force law against illegal miners in Ghana0:36

   Lawyer Kwame Boafo Akuffo Esq has called for an Act of Parliament that would authorize the use of lethal force against illegal miners operating in Ghana's forest and water bodies, arguing that galamsey has reached a national security and public health emergency level requiring what he described as "a drastic measure." He proposed deploying surveillance drones to monitor designated mining areas, with enforcement including elimination of offenders who refuse to comply with warnings.

   19 hours ago · Joy Online →

2. Illegal mining threatens water access, lawyer warns of future conflict0:30

   Private legal practitioner Kwame Akuffo has warned that destruction of Ghana's water bodies through galamsey could lead to serious conflict over access to clean water if urgent action is not taken, describing it as an existential threat to the right to life. He argued that the government is spending money treating polluted water and that prevention would be more effective and less costly.

   19 hours ago · Joy Online →

3. RCOMSDEP coordinator describes galamsey fight as holistic approach0:34

   The National Coordinator of RCOMSDEP says the Mahama administration's approach to combating illegal mining combines regulation, community engagement, and alternative livelihood programmes, going beyond enforcement to address root causes. The government has brought together civil society and local communities, and as of April 2026, the campaign has intensified with new technological deployments and increased law enforcement operations.

   21 hours ago · Joy Online →