A shocking investigation has revealed that companies linked to high-ranking government officials, including the son of former Chief of Staff Frema Osei-Opare and the brother of former Minister John-Peter Amewu, have been granted mining concessions near ravaged riverbanks, despite a ban by former President Akufo-Addo. The Fourth Estate’s investigation found that these companies, including Cape...

Residents of Amakye-Bare in the Atwima Nwabiagya North District of the Ashanti Region have voiced their strong opposition to illegal mining, pledging to resist all future activities after successfully stopping a recent attempt through a robust community protest. Illegal mining has led to significant destruction of farmlands and poses a serious threat to the community’s...