Ghana's president launched a special task force on Tuesday to combat rampant illegal gold mining and smuggling that has long ...

President John Mahama unveils GOLDBOD Task Force to combat illegal mining, enforce gold trade laws, and restore environmental ...

Water from a polluted river in Ghana was so thick and discoloured that an artist was able to use it as paint to depict the environmental devastation caused by the illegal gold mining that has ...

As gold prices surge, Ghana faces ‘looming crisis’ over illegal mining. As illegal and small-scale mining contaminates rivers and soil, many worry President John Mahama will allow such ...

While Ghana’s Minerals Commission does not give licenses to mining operations near waterways, Amoafo said that “most of the rivers in Ghana carry gold,” so the likelihood of finding the ...

High gold prices and unemployment linked to surge in illegal mining, but scientists fear women at risk of maternal deaths, miscarriages and birth defects in their children from the pollution caused.

The River Oti Ferry has resumed operations after a brief period of repairs, bringing much needed relief to hundreds of ...

“When Amaechi ran to Ghana and was hiding under the wrapper of his wife, Wike was in Rivers, leading the charge to bring Amaechi back as governor.

Ghana's president launched a special task force on Tuesday to combat rampant illegal gold mining and smuggling that has long plagued the West African nation. The ...