Minister for Lands and Natural Resources Reiterates his Commitment to Address the impacts of the Phub Project and also Combat GALAMSEY

The Minister Hon. Armah-Kofi Buah Reiterated his committed to address the Petroleum Hub Development project and also combat Galamsey. He reiterated this commitment to the delegation of Coalition of Concerned Nzema Youth. On Wednesday 12th February 2025, a delegation from the Coalition of Concerned Nzema Youth met Hon. Armah-Kofi Buah at his office at the…

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Stakeholders Have Express Frustration Over the Lack of Law Enforcement Regarding the Illegal Mining – GALAMSEY – Activities

Mr. Kwadwo Kyei Yamoah, the Executive Director of HELP Foundation Africa, addressing journalists in Accra expressed that affected communities and Environmentalists are frustrated over the lack of law enforcement regarding the illegal mining activities. He described GALAMSEY situation as an emergency and called on the government to enforce the laws against galamsey without delay.  He explained…

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THE COALITION OF CONCERNED NZEMA PEOPLE RAISE CONCERNS ABOUT THE PETROLEUM HUB PROJECT (PhuB) DEVELOPMENT

At a press conference facilitated by HELP Foundation Africa on 12th February 2025, the coalition of concerned Nzema people raised concerns about the Petroleum Hub Project (PhuB) Development and made demands for the suspension of the petroleum Hub Project to address concerns relating to due process and community participation rights. Background The Petroleum Hub Development…

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WILL THE 2026 BUDGET END GALAMSEY

By: Kwadwo Kyei Yamoah, Executive Director: HELP Foundation Africa (+233 244817020) kkyeiyams@gmail.com Ghana’s 2026 Budget, themed “Resetting for Growth, Jobs, and Economic Transformation,” takes several commendable steps to combat illegal mining (galamsey), a crisis threatening water security, forests, and livelihoods. The 2026 Budget contains many positive, concrete measures to fight galamsey: stronger enforcement (NAIMOS &…

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