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FreeTheCitizens plans 3-day demo starting October 3

A protest in Accra is scheduled by some activists for October 3–5. The march is anticipated to begin in Legon Okponglo and end in Accra’s Black Star Square. 53 anti-galamsey demonstrators were apprehended and arrested by the police a week ago; the rally is intended to demand their release. Known …

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Democracy Hub protestors exceeded limits of free expression – Attorney General defends prosecution

Attorney General Godfred Yeboah Dame has justified the government’s choice to bring charges against Democracy Hub participants in response to some illegal events that were captured on camera during their demonstration against galamsey, or illegal mining. He said that their acts violated people’s right to free speech and endangered everyone’s …

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Ghana inflation hits 21.5% in September

As of September 2024, the annual rate of inflation has risen from 20.4 percent in August 2024 to 21.5%. The increase has been ascribed by the Ghana Statistical Service to an increase in food inflation. In August 2024, food inflation increased from 19.1% to 22.1%. But from 21.5% in August …

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