Threats to journalists limit coverage of cocaine trade in Ghana – Global Organised Crime Index

In its assessment of civil society and social protection in Ghana, the report raises concerns about the risks faced by journalists investigating sensitive subjects, including drug trafficking, political vigilantism and corruption.“Media coverage of organized crime, particularly the cocaine trade, has been more limited in recent years, reportedly because of threats made to journalists for writing about topics deemed to be sensitive,” the report states.

Beyond press freedom, the assessment describes Ghana’s civil society sector as active, although organisations face criticism and pressure from the government, particularly over drug rehabilitation and treatment.