Wednesday’s protest against the rising cost of living in Ghana has so far been peaceful, unlike on Tuesday when clashes with police erupted and 29 people were arrested. After a series of meetings with the police, protesters were allowed to use a route that runs in front of the president’s …
Read More »Ghana: dozens arrested in cost of living protest
Police in Ghana on Tuesday arrested 29 protesters in the capital, Accra, following a violent protest against high prices organized by the group Arise Ghana. The initially peaceful protest degenerated into chaotic scenes after a confrontation between protesters and police along the route of the protest. Information Minister Kojo Oppong …
Read More »Ghana: reduction in ministers’ salaries to support economy
Ghana’s government has announced a raft of measures including injecting $2bn into the economy to help prop up its falling currency, and slashing the salaries of government appointees, including ministers and heads of state-owned enterprises, by 30%. Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta said the measures were to help Ghana cope with …
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