Ghana has seen a significant decline in its standing on the 2024 Global Peace Index (GPI), dropping to 55th globally from 51st in 2023 and a remarkable 40th in 2022.
The sharp fall in its peace ranking comes at a critical time as the country prepares for its December 7 elections, raising concerns about stability and the peacefulness of the upcoming electoral process.
Regional Setback in Peacefulness Once ranked as the second most peaceful country in Sub-Saharan Africa, Ghana has now fallen to fourth in the region, overtaken by Mauritius, Madagascar, and Botswana.
This shift underscores mounting internal pressures and the challenges Ghana faces in maintaining its peaceful reputation.