The head of the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre has warned about illegal mining. He says it is now a growing security threat in Ghana.
The Commandant explained that illegal mining is more than just harming the environment. It has become a complex problem affecting politics and the economy.
This illegal activity increasingly controls land, labor, and authority within communities. This was stated at a workshop in the Ashanti Region.
The workshop discussed the safety and security ecosystem related to this issue.
The Commandant did not provide specific details on recent incidents or future plans at the event.