The Human Cost of Ghana’s Economic Struggles: A Tragic Stampede in Accra
The heart of Ghana’s capital, Accra, was struck by tragedy on Wednesday when a military recruitment event turned disastrous, resulting in the loss of six lives. The event, meant to be a pathway to opportunity for many young Ghanaians, spiraled into chaos as eager job seekers overwhelmed security barriers at the stadium.
A Surge of Hope and Desperation
The military described the stampede as triggered by “an unexpected surge of applicants who breached…