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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.

Amending Ghana’s Constitution Can Protect Its Democratic Gains

by DC Editors - May 1, 2022

Amending Ghana's Constitution Can Protect Its Democratic Gains

Although its democracy is strong, consensus on reform between political players could win the trust of Ghana’s dissatisfied population.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Ghana

Ghana’s Style Of Democracy Has Shown Cracks

by DC Editors - July 20, 2021

Ghana’s Style Of Democracy Has Shown Cracks

The scuffle in its parliament in January 2021 is an example that Ghana’s admired democracy is starting to show some cracks, expert.

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

Calls To Rewrite Ghana’s Constitution Gain Steam

by DC Editors - June 5, 2021

Calls To Rewrite Ghana’s Constitution Gain Steam

Ghana’s parliamentary affairs minister has called for a constitutional revision basing drawing justification from the COVID-19 pandemic.

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

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

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