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  "id": 4211697,
  "title": "Mahama tasks Zanetor to provide decisive leadership in galamsey fight",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/mahama-tasks-zanetor-to-provide-decisive-leadership-in-galamsey-fight",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-29T14:33:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/mahama-tasks-zanetor-to-provide-decisive-leadership-in-galamsey-fight/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President John Dramani Mahama has charged Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, the recently appointed Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, to lead decisively in combating illegal mining, also known as galamsey. The President emphasized that the destruction of Ghana's forests and water bodies due to illegal mining poses the most severe threat to the nation's survival, necessitating strong and determined action.\n\nAddressing Dr Agyeman-Rawlings at her swearing-in ceremony on Saturday, August 29, Mahama called for her to prioritize the safeguarding of Ghana's natural resources and strive towards a healthier environment for future generations. He underscored that her medical background offers a unique vantage point, highlighting that the environment is inextricably linked to human health. Polluted rivers, contaminated soils, poor sanitation, unsafe air, and indiscriminate waste disposal can ultimately manifest as health issues in hospitals and among the populace.\n\nMahama made it clear that Dr Agyeman-Rawlings' role encompasses both environmental and health dimensions. As the new Minister, her primary responsibility is to provide resolute leadership to protect Ghana's natural resources while ensuring a healthier future for generations to come. The President reiterated that his administration would persist in taking firm action against those whose activities prioritize private profit over the collective welfare of Ghanaians.",
  "summary": "President John Dramani Mahama has tasked the newly sworn-in Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, to provide decisive leadership in the fight against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey. He said the destruction of Ghana’s forests and water bodies through illegal mining remained one of the gravest threats to the country’s survival […]",
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      {
        "outlet": "GBC Ghana",
        "title": "President Mahama tasks Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings to provide decisive leadership in fight against galamsey",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/president-mahama-tasks-zanetor-agyeman-rawlings-to-provide-decisive",
        "published": "2026-08-29T14:02:23.000Z"
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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."
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