Skip to content
News in perspective

Ghana news briefing

Seven confirmed dead after illegal mining pit collapses at Manso Keniago

By GhanaSummary Newsroom1 min read
Seven confirmed dead after illegal mining pit collapses at Manso Keniago

Checks by GHOne News intelligence gathered from National Security sources suggests that at least four people die each month in the Ashanti Region through incidents linked to illegal mining activities.

At least seven people have been confirmed dead after an illegal mining pit collapsed at Manso Kaniago in Manso Adubia district of the Ashanti Region on Thursday, September 3, 2026.

GHOne News further understands that at least 30 people have died in illegal mining-related incidents in the region during the period under review.

More on thissevenconfirmeddeadillegal
Mood
Have your sayAll polls

Settle it forever: whose jollof reigns?

ShareXFacebookWhatsApp

This is a summary of the original articles listed below. Always read the source articles for the full context. GhanaSummary does not create or modify the news — we summarise and link to original publishers.

Original sources

1 reports

More stories

View all news
Newsfile to discuss SOEs’ GH¢19.8bn profit, dissolution of 9 governing boards, CJ’s visits to SOEs and alleged rejection of GH¢70k gift

Newsfile to discuss SOEs’ GH¢19.8bn profit, dissolution of 9 governing boards, CJ’s visits to SOEs and alleged rejection of GH¢70k gift

Finance, research and communication key to NPP’s 2028 election victory - Dr Issahaku Tahiru Moomin

Finance, research and communication key to NPP’s 2028 election victory - Dr Issahaku Tahiru Moomin

2026 SHS placement results are out: Here’s how to check for free, use self-placement and fix errors

2026 SHS placement results are out: Here’s how to check for free, use self-placement and fix errors

Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie’s comments were made in ‘good faith’ - Judicial Secretary 

Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie’s comments were made in ‘good faith’ - Judicial Secretary 

CJ’s remarks on SOEs were made in good faith, not to undermine judicial independence – Judicial Service

CJ’s remarks on SOEs were made in good faith, not to undermine judicial independence – Judicial Service

Bright Future Alliance pays courtesy call on Akufo-Addo, invites him to African Leaders of Influence Lectureship Series

Bright Future Alliance pays courtesy call on Akufo-Addo, invites him to African Leaders of Influence Lectureship Series

Watch related

All videos

Don’t stop here

Keep exploring

5 questions · dailyTest yourself with the Daily QuizBuilt from today’s top stories. Keep your streak alive.Opportunity deskBrowse jobs in GhanaOpen roles across Accra, Kumasi and remote.WatchTop Ghana videosThe day’s most-watched clips in one place.Listen liveGhana radio, liveNews and talk while you catch up on headlines.Play freeOware & traditional gamesPlay Oware now, learn Ampe, Pilolo and more.EvergreenHistory of GhanaFrom ancient gold empires to 1957 and beyond.