Ghana illegal gold mining: Environmental destruction and corruption

Illegal gold mining in Ghana picked up this year following an almost 30% rise in global gold prices, despite military operations to shut them down.

Around 70-80% of small mines are unlicensed in the country, and this year so far they have produced 1.2 million ounces of gold.

Also known as Galamsey in Ghana, it’s become an important topic in the lead up to the country’s election. The BBC’s Daniel Dadzie explains more.

Video by Gem O’Reilly and Daniel Dadzie