Audio By Carbonatix
The anti-galamsey protest in Accra entered its second day as demonstrators intensified pressure on the government to end the environmental destruction and socio-economic crisis caused by illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey.
The protest, organised by the Democracy Hub, follows a vigil held Sunday evening at Revolution Square, which marked the start of the campaign.
On Monday, protesters gathered at the Accra Mall and began their march towards the Jubilee House, where they are expected to present a petition to President John Mahama.
The two-day demonstration is part of sustained civic action aimed at drawing national attention to the devastating impact of galamsey on water bodies, farmlands, and livelihoods across the country.
Latest Stories
-
Mahama champions gender equality at AU Summit
17 minutes -
America’s Next Top Model shaped reality TV, but should it ever have been made?
19 minutes -
GFZA climaxes Chocolate Week, urges patronage of domestic cocoa products
22 minutes -
What is the dart frog toxin allegedly used to kill Alexei Navalny?
29 minutes -
ByteDance to curb AI video app after Disney legal threat
39 minutes -
US Attorney General criticised after saying all Epstein files have been released
49 minutes -
From 256kbps to 1Mbps – NCA resets mobile data standards
59 minutes -
Pereira announced as Forest boss on 18-month deal
1 hour -
Benatia leaves Marseille amid ‘growing dissatisfaction’
2 hours -
Captain Van Dijk wants ‘so important’ Salah to stay
2 hours -
SMS must deliver in 5 seconds – NCA issues new mobile service targets
2 hours -
NCA orders telcos to extend network coverage beyond district capitals
2 hours -
African Union summit clouded by Saudi-UAE rivalry in Horn of Africa
3 hours -
No more excuses – NCA rolls out stricter mobile service standards
3 hours -
Call drops must fall below 1% – NCA raises bar for telcos
3 hours