Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail 5.7K Galamsey, derived from the phrase “gather them and sell,” is a term used in Ghana to describe illegal small-scale gold mining. Those involved in this practice are known as galamseyers, or *orpailleurs* in neighboring Francophone countries. These miners operate independently, often digging small pits, tunnels, and sluices by hand. Galamsey, also referred to as Illegal Artisanal Small-Scale Mining (IASM), has become a significant issue in Ghana, causing widespread environmental degradation and health problems. Since Nana Akufo-Addo assumed the presidency in January 2017, following John Dramani Mahama, concerns about illegal mining have escalated. Towards the end of Mahama’s tenure, anxiety about the devastating effects of galamsey reached a peak, with videos and images of polluted and discolored water bodies circulating widely. The environmental damage caused by galamsey has led to severe health issues, including kidney problems and birth defects, as well as the tragic deaths of young children who have drowned or been poisoned in abandoned mining pits. More Articles You Would Love PICS: Rihanna Collaborates With Nigerian Photographer For New Funky Fenty Campaign & It Has Diversity Written All Over It Nigeria’s CLAN Puts Out Their “Kasumi” Look Book S/S2015 Collection Many Ghanaians believe that the Akufo-Addo administration has been complicit in the continuation of galamsey, citing the government’s reluctance to enforce laws and evidence suggesting that the government has even defended the practice. Does this not trigger you?#StopGalamseyNow pic.twitter.com/HZYl2rP8t0 — Receipts Guy (@receiptsguy) September 2, 2024 Despite the prevalence of this issue, the average Ghanaian citizen feels powerless to bring about change. However, journalist and media personality Berlinda Addardey, popularly known as Berla Mundi, recently took it upon herself to spotlight this grim reality. During a visit to Twifo Praso in the Central Region, where illegal mining is rampant, she interviewed a local cocoa farmer who revealed, “We water our crops with the polluted water from the Pra River because we have no choice.” Berla Mundi’s efforts have helped to bring renewed attention to the ongoing crisis, highlighting the dire need for action. Watch her video below. We water our crops with the polluted water from the Pra River because we have no choice. -Cocoa Farmer in Twifo Praso in the Central Region.#CommunityManifesto #useyourvoice #galamsey #ghanawater #TV3NewDay pic.twitter.com/jjLnkgzswE — B.You by Berla Mundi (@berlamundi) September 1, 2024 Despite efforts to combat illegal gold mining on and along our water bodies, a disturbing video has surfaced showing galamsey operators actively using dredging machines to extract sediment from the Bonsa River. The river, which once served the entire Tarkwa area, has now been… pic.twitter.com/rnHSJb5iEx — SIKAOFFICIAL🦍 (@SIKAOFFICIAL1) September 2, 2024 follow Them Here. follow Her Here. get The Look/Outfit Here. 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