People in Accra, Ghana. Editorial credit: Anton_Ivanov / Shutterstock.com

Ghana

Since 1992, Ghana has held competitive multiparty elections and undergone peaceful transfers of power between the two main political parties. Although the country has a relatively strong record of upholding civil liberties, discrimination against women and LGBT+ people persists. There are some weaknesses in judicial independence and the rule of law, corruption presents challenges to government performance, and political violence is a growing concern.

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Freedom in the World — Ghana Country Report

Ghana is rated Free in Freedom in the World 2023, Freedom House's annual study of political rights and civil liberties worldwide.

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Freedom on the Net — Ghana Country Report

Ghana is rated Partly Free in Freedom on the Net, Freedom House's comprehensive study of internet freedom around the globe.