Illegal mining operations Archives

Chinese Envoy Sparks Outrage in Ghana Over ‘Galamsey Can’t Be Eliminated’ Comment

A recent statement by the Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, Tong Defa, has triggered widespread backlash after he claimed that Ghana “can never eliminate” illegal mining—known locally as galamsey—and blamed Ghanaians…

Africa News Now June 22, 2025

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Senegal Shuts Down 43 Illegal Gold Mining Sites in Kédougou Amid Smuggling Concerns

The Senegalese Armed Forces dismantled 43 illegal gold mining operations in May 2025 across the eastern region of Kédougou, a strategic area rich in mineral resources and vulnerable to cross-border…

Africa News Now June 2, 2025

ANN West Africa

Anti-Galamsey Protesters in Accra Demand Tougher Action on Illegal Mining

Hundreds of Ghanaians took to the streets of Accra on Monday, led by the Generational Rights Protection Society, to protest the government’s inaction against illegal mining operations, commonly known as…

Africa News Now April 28, 2025

ANN West Africa

Mali and Niger Tighten Regulations on Chinese Investors in Mining and Petroleum Sectors

Mali and Niger are intensifying efforts to regulate Chinese investments in their extractive industries, demanding stricter compliance with local laws and a more equitable share of economic benefits. Both countries,…

Africa News Now March 28, 2025