Thousands in Ghana Protest Central Bank Mismanagement Amid Economic Turmoil

Thousands protested in Ghana's capital Accra demanding the central bank governor resign over economic mismanagement.
Demonstrators marched to the central bank headquarters, calling for the governor and deputies to step down.
Protesters are frustrated with high costs, unemployment, and hardship amid debt crisis.
Central bank posted record $5.3 billion loss in 2022, largely due to debt restructuring.
Ghana has an IMF deal for a $3 billion loan to address the economic situation.

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