Ghana

Ghana election official sealing the ballot box prior to the December 2024 presidential and parliamentary elections.

Ghana election official sealing the ballot box prior to the December 2024 presidential and parliamentary elections. © Commonwealth Secretariat/Creative Commons

Blood on the Ballot: Election Violence in Ghana

Political polarisation, vigilante groups and the security agencies’ excessive use of force have fed the turmoil.

23 Jan 25

In recent months, vast swathes of farmland have been seized for gold mining, often without compensation for local farmers.

In recent months, vast swathes of farmland have been seized for gold mining, often without compensation for local farmers. © IWPR

The Winners and Losers of Ghana’s Gold Rush

Villagers are routinely shut out of negotiations by cartels who profit from land grabs.

10 Dec 24

People gather with placards outside the Ghana High Commission in London on March 6, 2024, to protest against Ghana's anti-LGBTQ+ bill.

People gather with placards outside the Ghana High Commission in London on March 6, 2024, to protest against Ghana's anti-LGBTQ+ bill. © Adrian Dennis/AFP via Getty Images

LGBTI Ghanaians Left With Nowhere To Turn

“The police service is the most homophobic institution; reporting only puts you at risk."

6 Dec 24

Protest by Ada youth in Accra.

Protest by Ada youth in Accra. © Edward Clement Kumsah

Ghana: How Local Media Defied Pressure Over Vast Mine Deal

Volunteer-run station asked questions about a controversial salt mining project. Then the threats and violence began.

18 Nov 24

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