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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.

The Zimbabwe Diaspora Vote Question

May 19, 2017 by Farai Chirimumimba Leave a Comment

Zimbabwe Diaspora Vote Question

The narrative concerning diaspora vote from government is nothing short of outrageous, selfishness, greed and unbridled individualism which have become the dominant threads in Zimbabwean politics.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Africa, Ghana, Zimbabwe

Ghana’s Democratic Credentials Make it a Role Model For Africa

February 16, 2017 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Ghana's Democratic Credentials

The change of power through the ballot box in Ghana is an unparalleled success story

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

International Election Monitors Cleared to Monitor Ghana Voting

November 27, 2016 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Monitor Ghana Voting

National Electoral Commission approves plan for global watchdogs to monitor Ghana voting

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

A Look at the 7 Candidates in Ghana’s Presidential Election

November 15, 2016 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Candidates in Ghana's Presidential Election

The electoral commission has approved the list of candidates to compete in Ghana’s Presidential election

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

How Ghana Commodified its Government

October 21, 2016 by Jonas Subaar 1 Comment

Ghana Commodified its Government

With some tangible steps towards democratic consolidation in the wake of the 90s, Ghana continues to witness some of the most acrimonious pre-election tension between ruling party and opposition parties

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Africa, Ghana, West Africa, Worldwide Corruption

Ghana Debates Removing Gandhi Statue Over Racist Views

September 30, 2016 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Ghana Debates Removing Gandhi Statue

Student group set on removing Gandhi statue has ignited debate on icon’s statements about African people

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Africa, Election History, Ghana, India, Political Artwork, Racism and Prejudice, West Africa

Ghana General Elections Can Cement Democracy in the Region

August 29, 2016 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Ghana general elections

Preparations for December’s Ghana general elections are necessary to ensure that democracy stays strong

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

Ghana Voter Registration Changes Ahead of General Elections

July 6, 2016 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Ghana voter registration lists

Deleting 56,000 names from Ghana voter registration lists is part of national vote preparations

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

Why Prophetic Election Predictions Are Too Big in Africa

March 2, 2016 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Prophetic Election Predictions

Many fortune tellers make big money with election predictions based on religious beliefs in Africa

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Ghana, Religion and Democracy

Ghana Opposition Head Wants to Run for President Again

March 20, 2014 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

International Democracy Ghana Opposition Head Africa

Two years ahead of next Presidential vote, Ghana opposition head Nana Akufo-Addo recommits

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

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