Environmental advocates are raising alarms over the destruction of vegetation and, more critically, water bodies due to illegal gold mining, locally known as galamsey. They describe this situation as an “environmental genocide.”

The recent surge in gold prices has intensified illegal mining activities, leading to further environmental degradation. This concern was highlighted during civil society-led protests in early October, demanding government action to halt illegal gold mining.

Alpha Aboubacar provides more details in this report voiced by Christopher Atitso.