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Why are young people calling on Ghanaians to #OccupyJulorbiHouse?

How did Ghana go from fastest growing economy in Africa to financial crisis in just four years?

Thousands of people have been out on the streets of Ghana and organising protests online, using #OccupyJulorbiHouse. In 2019 - just four years ago - Ghana had the fastest growing economy in Africa. But now it鈥檚 in crisis, with high inflation and huge debts. Daniel Dadzie explains what in the world is going on with protests in Ghana?
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Presenter: Hannah Gelbart
Producers: Mora Morrison, Benita Barden and Julia Ross-Roy
Editors: Verity Wilde and Simon Peeks

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