{
  "id": 14452645,
  "title": "President Mahama allocates GH¢400M in 2027 budget to boost fight against galamsey",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/president-mahama-allocates-gh-400m-in-2027-budget-to-boost-fight",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-14T12:34:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "GBC Ghana",
    "slug": "gbc-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.gbcghanaonline.com/general/president-mahama-allocates-gh%c2%a2400m-in-2027-budget-to-boost-fight-against-galamsey/2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President John Mahama has announced that Ghana's 2027 budget will include an additional GH¢400 million to bolster the fight against illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey. This funding will be used to recruit more Blue Water Guards, who will play a crucial role in protecting Ghana's water bodies and enforcing the law against illicit mining activities.\n\nDuring a meeting with traditional authorities from the Western North Region at the Jubilee House, President Mahama urged chiefs and other community leaders to lend their support to the government's efforts. He emphasized that collaboration between traditional leaders and government officials is vital to safeguarding the country's natural resources and ensuring their sustainable use.\n\nPresident Mahama highlighted the government's achievements in combating galamsey, stating that nine forest reserves deemed as \"red zones\" have been cleared of illegal miners. The military has been deployed to prevent their return, and efforts will be made to reclaim degraded lands and restore tree cover. The President emphasized the importance of creating sustainable jobs and alternative livelihoods for the youth, as this is essential in reducing their involvement in illegal mining activities.\n\nTo further protect forests and water bodies, President Mahama called on traditional authorities to work closely with the government. He encouraged these leaders to support initiatives aimed at promoting sustainable development in their communities.",
  "summary": "By: Celestine Avi and Seth Eyiah President John Mahama has discussed that government will allocate an additional GH¢400 million in the 2027 Budget to recruit more Blue Water Guards as part of intensified efforts to combat illegal mining and protect Ghana’s water bodies. Addressing a delegation of traditional authorities from the Western North Region at […]",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "Mahama urges chiefs to support fight against galamsey",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/mahama-urges-chiefs-to-support-fight-against-galamsey",
        "published": "2026-10-14T09:22:39.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Starr FM",
        "title": "2027 Budget: Govt commits GH¢400m to boost anti-galamsey fight – Mahama",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/2027-budget-govt-commits-gh-400m-to-boost-anti-galamsey-fight-mahama",
        "published": "2026-10-14T11:35:10.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Ghpage",
        "title": "Akufo Addo is better than President Mahama- woman says",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/akufo-addo-is-better-than-president-mahama-woman-says",
        "published": "2026-10-14T13:49:06.000Z"
      }
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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."
}