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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.

Jerry Rawlings, one of Africa’s greatest democrats dies

by DC Editors - November 14, 2020

Jerry Rawlings, one of Africa's greatest democrat dies at 73

Jerry John Rawlings, Ghana’s longest serving President died Thursday at 73. He will be remembered as one of Africa’s greatest democrat and pan-africanist.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Election History, Ghana, Political Dissidents, Worldwide

Zimbabwe Police Arrest Top International Trade Unionist

by DC Editors - February 28, 2019

Zimbabwe Police Arrest Top International Trade Unionist

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

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Ghana, Political Dissidents, Socialism and Labor, Zimbabwe

6 Arrests in Killing of Ghana Journalist Who Exposed FIFA Official

by DC Editors - February 11, 2019

6 Arrests in Killing of Journalist Who Exposed FIFA Official

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.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Ghana, Journalism and Free Speech, West Africa, Worldwide Corruption

Top Ghana Investigative Journalist Ahmed Hussein Suale Killed

by DC Editors - January 24, 2019

Journalist Ahmed Hussein Suale

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

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Ghana, Journalism and Free Speech, Political Dissidents, West Africa, Worldwide Corruption

Journalist Who Exposed Ghana Soccer Corruption Shot Dead

by DC Editors - January 18, 2019

Journalist in Ghana Who Exposed Soccer Corruption Shot Dead

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.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Ghana, Journalism and Free Speech, West Africa, Worldwide Corruption

Making Democracy Work for All Ghanaians

by DC Editors - December 5, 2018

Making Democracy Work for All Ghanaians

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

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Ghana, West Africa

UN General Assembly Pays Tribute To Former UN Chief Annan

by DC Editors - September 24, 2018

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.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Africa, Ghana, United Nations, Worldwide

Africa Loses One Of Its Most Prominent Democrats: Kofi Annan

by Livert Ngum - August 20, 2018

Most Prominent Democrats: Kofi Annan

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.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Africa, Ghana, United Nations, Worldwide

Former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan Dies

by DC Editors - August 18, 2018

Former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan Dies

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.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, African Union, Desmond Tutu, Ghana, Nelson Mandela, United Nations, Worldwide

Opposition Dismayed After Ghana Leader Names New Election Chief

by DC Editors - July 23, 2018

Ghana Leader Names New Election Chief

Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo’s pick dismays the main opposition party which called it an unsuitable choice.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Ghana, West Africa

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