# Galamsey could wipe out Ghana’s forest reserves, put Atewa Forest at risk – Afenyo-Markin - MyJoyOnline

> Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has warned that Ghana risks losing its forest reserves, including the Atewa Forest, if illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, is not urgently brought under control.

- Published: 2026-10-06T18:31:07.498Z
- Updated: 2026-10-07T18:00:47.943Z
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- Topics: Economy, business and finance, Politics, Science and technology
- Involves: Accra-based German artist, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, Defence Minister, Education Minister, German Embassy in Accra, Ghanaian music legend, Harouna Iddrisu, Haruna Iddrisu, Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, Meeting between the Minority Caucus and the Christian Council of Ghana, Minority Leader, National Cathedral project site

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