Ghana's Poor Squeezed as Prices Soar and Cedi Plummets, Sparking Calls for Government Reform

Prices of basic goods like the street snack "Kofi Brokeman" have nearly doubled in Ghana, making life difficult for vendors and consumers.

Inflation hit 54% in 2022, the cedi lost half its value, and 850,000 Ghanaians fell into poverty, hurting the middle class and poor most.

Covid-19 and Ukraine war impacted the economy, but government corruption and lack of reforms are seen as the main causes.

Informal workers make up most employment but get little social protection compared to regional peers.

Analysts say government must change course to support the vulnerable, not just the wealthy few.