Ghana’s Economic Crisis Dominates Election Campaign

Public frustration over Ghana’s economic struggles, including soaring prices and high unemployment, has overshadowed the lead-up to Saturday’s general election. CNBCAfrica reports that support for outgoing President Nana Akufo-Addo and his New Patriotic Party has waned, as the country faces its worst economic crisis in decades. Protests over the cost of living and turmoil in key industries, such as cocoa and gold, have further fueled discontent.