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.
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 — Ghana Country Report
Ghana is rated Partly Free in Freedom on the Net, Freedom House's comprehensive study of internet freedom around the globe.
News & Perspectives on Ghana
West Africa's Democratic Progress is Slipping Away, Even as Region's Significance Grows
Perspectives
March 19, 2020