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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…