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flag Ghana and Nigeria crack down on illegal mining, employing advanced tech and strict penalties.

flag Ghana is cracking down on illegal mining, known locally as "galamsey," with new measures to track and penalize suppliers of mining equipment and immediate repatriation for foreign nationals involved. flag The country's Interior Minister and Inspector General of Police have both warned of severe consequences for those involved, including the use of advanced technology to enhance surveillance. flag Nigeria has also stepped up enforcement efforts, arresting and prosecuting hundreds of illegal miners, reclaiming mining sites, and integrating technology like drones and robots for enhanced surveillance.

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