Ghana’s peacefulness has significantly declined, with the country now ranking 55th in the 2024 Global Peace Index (GPI), a drop from its previous position of 51st in 2023 and a notable fall from 40th in 2022.

This decline, reported by the Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP), highlights growing concerns about stability as Ghana approaches its December 7 elections.

The GPI evaluates 163 countries based on their levels of peacefulness, considering factors such as societal safety and security, ongoing domestic and international conflict, and militarization.

Ghana’s drop in rankings raises alarms regarding the potential for localized conflicts and emerging security threats, particularly in the context of the upcoming electoral process.

Once ranked as the second most peaceful country in Sub-Saharan Africa, Ghana has now fallen to fourth place, overtaken by Mauritius, Madagascar, and Botswana.

This shift underscores the internal pressures the country faces in maintaining its reputation for peace amid rising political tensions.