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

Ghana

Although Ghana 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 2024, Freedom House's annual study of political rights and civil liberties worldwide.

Freedom on the Net 2023

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.