The head of the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre has warned that illegal mining, known as galamsey, has become a significant security concern in Ghana.
This issue has grown beyond environmental destruction. It now impacts political and economic systems.
The Commandant explained that galamsey operations influence who controls land, labor, and community authority.
He spoke at a workshop held in the Ashanti Region that focused on the safety and security surrounding these activities.
The discussions aimed to address the multifaceted nature of the problem.