{
  "id": 1454279,
  "title": "Duncan-Williams urges Church to educate Ghanaians on dangers of galamsey and gold smuggling",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/duncan-williams-urges-church-to-educate-ghanaians-on-dangers-of",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-17T09:12:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
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    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/duncan-williams-urges-church-to-educate-ghanaians-on-dangers-of-galamsey-and-gold-smuggling/"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams of Action Chapel International has called on the Church to educate Ghanaians on the dangers of illegal mining and gold smuggling. He emphasized that the Church must create awareness and help citizens understand the importance of responsible mining and environmental protection, alongside prayers. Duncan-Williams highlighted the need to educate church members about the long-term consequences of irresponsible mining, such as water pollution and degraded agricultural land, warning that financial benefits would be meaningless if the environment is destroyed. He also pointed out that churches, due to their wide reach and influence among citizens, are an ideal platform for civic and environmental education.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "‘I’m not against enforcing the law’ – Archbishop Duncan-Williams defends call for prayer against galamsey, gold smuggling",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/im-not-against-enforcing-the-law-archbishop-duncan-williams-defends",
        "published": "2026-08-17T08:59:37.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "Duncan-Williams urges Church to educate Ghanaians on dangers of galamsey and gold smuggling",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/duncan-williams-urges-church-to-educate-ghanaians-on-dangers-of-1458323",
        "published": "2026-08-17T09:29:10.000Z"
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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."
}