Arrests of critics in Ghana spark alarm over free speech under Mahama
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Source: Al Jazeera
Published: 2026-06-06 12:01 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Culture & Entertainment, Africa, Media, World News
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Accra, Ghana – Ghana has recorded 14 arrests linked to false news and offensive speech in less than 16 months, nearly double the number documented during the previous administration’s entire eight-year tenure, according to the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA).
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