| Author (Corporate) | European Parliament: European Parliamentary Research Service |
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| Series Title | At a Glance |
| Series Details | January 2017 |
| Publication Date | January 2017 |
| Content Type | Journal | Series | Blog, Overview |
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The December 2016 general elections in Ghana were peaceful and free, with victory to the opposition for both the presidency and the parliament. This strengthens Ghana's reputation as one of Africa's most stable democracies and endorses a trend of democratic consolidation in West Africa. The president-elect, a man with strong human rights credentials, may however face difficulties in fulfilling his generous electoral promises given the country's current economic situation. |
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| Source Link | http://www.europarl.europa.eu/RegData/etudes/ATAG/2017/595874/EPRS_ATA(2017)595874_EN.pdf |
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| Countries / Regions | Africa, Europe |
