Ghana articles on Democracy Chronicles

News about the struggle for better democracy in Ghana. According to Freedom House, Ghana "is an electoral democracy" and a real democracy success story deep in the heart of Africa. The political system is dominated by two parties. Also see our section on World Democracy.

Zimbabwe Police Arrest Top International Trade Unionist

By DC Editors - February 28, 2019 Leave a Comment

Ghanaian-born trade unionist, Kwasi Adu-Amankwah arrested and detained at the Robert Mugabe International Airport in Harare, awaiting deportation.

6 Arrests in Killing of Ghana Journalist Who Exposed FIFA Official

By DC Editors - February 11, 2019 Leave a Comment

6 arrested and released on bail in killing of Ghanaian undercover journalist who exposed a high-ranking official at FIFA as corrupt, police said on Friday.

Top Ghana Investigative Journalist Ahmed Hussein Suale Killed

By DC Editors - January 24, 2019 Leave a Comment

Top Ghana investigative journalist Ahmed Hussein-Suale killed. The act is signalling a dangerous twist to the fight against corruption in Ghana.

Journalist Who Exposed Ghana Soccer Corruption Shot Dead

By DC Editors - January 18, 2019 Leave a Comment

An investigative journalist in Ghana who helped expose a high-ranking official at world soccer body FIFA as corrupt was shot dead by gunmen on a motorbike.

Making Democracy Work for All Ghanaians

By DC Editors - December 5, 2018 Leave a Comment

CDD-Ghana recently released a recommendation assess how government and civil society can work to make its democracy more functional and inclusive.

UN General Assembly Pays Tribute To Former UN Chief Annan

By DC Editors - September 24, 2018 Leave a Comment

After his burial last week, the international community and his family remembered the former UNSG Koffi Annan Friday at the 73rd UNGA as a man of peace dedicated to humanity.

Africa Loses One Of Its Most Prominent Democrats: Kofi Annan

By Livert Ngum - August 20, 2018 Leave a Comment

Africa has lost one of its most prominent Democrats with the passing of Kofi Annan on August 18, 2018. Annan will be remembered as a man who fought for a fairer and more peaceful world.

Former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan Dies

By DC Editors - August 18, 2018 Leave a Comment

Kofi Annan,one of the world’s most celebrated diplomats,a symbol of the United Nations who was the first black African SG of the world body, has died.