{
  "id": 115465,
  "title": "Chiefs, queens who engage in or aid galamsey will be prosecuted – Bono Minister warns",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/04/chiefs-queens-who-engage-in-or-aid-galamsey-will-be-prosecuted-bono",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-04T04:22:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/chiefs-queens-who-engage-in-or-aid-galamsey-will-be-prosecuted-bono-minister-warns-2/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Bono Regional Minister Joseph Addae Akwaboa has warned traditional authorities, including chiefs and queens, against engaging in or aiding illegal mining activities in their communities. He emphasized that the government, through the 'Blue Water Guards', needs their support and cooperation to combat illegal mining and logging, while protecting forest resources and water bodies. Any traditional authority aiding illegal mining activities would face prosecution, as the Blue Water Guards have commenced full operations in the region. The minister also inspected various infrastructure projects, including clinics, classrooms, water supply systems, and market projects, in Wenchi municipality.",
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      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Chiefs, queens who engage in or aid galamsey will be prosecuted – Bono Minister warns",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/03/chiefs-queens-who-engage-in-or-aid-galamsey-will-be-prosecuted-bono",
        "published": "2026-08-03T15:24:30.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}