Ghana Urges China to Stop Illegal Mining by Nationals from Nanning
Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has urged Chinese officials to take swift and effective measures to curb the involvement of their citizens in illegal mining activities, widely known in Ghana as galamsey. During high-level talks in China with the Vice Mayor of Nanning, Guo Wei, Ablakwa emphasized the environmental damage being caused by some Chinese nationals operating illegally in Ghana. He revealed that a significant number of these offenders originate from Nanning, citing official data that links the city to the ongoing crisis.
The bilateral meeting also focused on strengthening cooperation to educate residents of Nanning about the devastating consequences of illegal mining. Minister Ablakwa highlighted new visa restrictions introduced by Ghana to block potential offenders before entry. Both sides committed to promoting lawful, sustainable, and transparent investments—marking a shift toward a more accountable and environmentally responsible phase in Ghana-China relations.
