Seven individuals who were among the victims of the fatal shooting incident at the AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi Mine, have been laid to rest.The victims, who were members of the Islamic faith were buried at the Obuasi Muslim cemetery,
Students of AngloGold Ashanti Schools in Obuasi are expected to return to class on January 27, 2025, amidst simmering tensions in the mining community.
Media personality Afia Pokua, also known as Vim Lady, has criticized Godsbrain Smart, popularly known as Captain Smart, for his previous comments in which he allegedly incited the youth of Obuasi against AngloGold Ashanti (AGA).
A miners' association said the victims were unarmed. The army said seven illegal miners were killed in a firefight.
AngloGold Ashanti Ghana has confirmed a violent incident on its Obuasi concession, where seven illegal miners lost their lives, and several others, including a member of the security forces, sustained injuries.
A confrontation at an AngloGold Ashanti mine in Ghana led to nine reported deaths and fourteen injuries, according to a miners' association. The Ghanaian military stated that the event resulted from a shootout with armed trespassers.
Dr Frank Amoakohene, the Ashanti Regional Minister designate, has appealed to residents of Obuasi to remain calm, as government engages stakeholders to investigate the shooting to death of some illegal miners in the town by soldiers.
The death of seven persons in the clash between suspected illegal miners at Obuasi and state security officers stationed at Anglo Gold Ashanti has led to criticisms being directed at the host of Onua TV's morning show,
Soldiers killed seven people during a clash with illegal gold miners at the Obuasi mine in Ghana. The incident sparked an official investigation and apology from the government. AngloGold Ashanti, the mine's owner,
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AngloGold Ashanti Schools has announced a temporary closure following a wave of security concerns in Obuasi. The town has witnessed incidents involving the burning of vehicles belonging to private entities and individuals, as well as damage to private properties.