Ghana's government faces criticism over its efforts to combat illegal mining, with plans for new measures.

Ghana's government faces criticism over its efforts to combat illegal mining, known as galamsey. The New Patriotic Party (NPP) claims the current administration lacks commitment, while the Interior Minister threatens to replace police commanders ineffective in fighting the issue. The government plans five measures to tackle galamsey, including community engagement, law enforcement, and technology use. The NDC, meanwhile, dismisses the opposition's claims, arguing that solving an eight-year problem cannot be immediate.