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Ghana sees rise in human trafficking – Report

The 2024 Ibrahim Index of African Governance has revealed that Ghana’s anti-trafficking measures saw negative outcomes from 2018 to 2023.

Once hailed as a regional leader in the fight against trafficking, the country has experienced a disturbing trend, with an increase in human trafficking cases, reversing earlier progress.

From 2013 to 2024, Ghana made notable strides in reducing trafficking activities, but recent reports indicate an alarming resurgence that undermines much of the progress made.

From 2014 to 2018, Ghana’s anti-trafficking efforts yielded positive results, with a consistent rating of 68.8 out of 100. However, these efforts began to decline from 2019 to 2023, with 2022 and 2023 recording the lowest score of 31.3 out of 100.

As part of the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection’s initiative to prevent human trafficking, 60 law enforcement agencies have been provided with advanced capacity-building training to address adult and child trafficking, child labor, irregular migration, and other forms of exploitation.

While Ghana has made considerable progress in its fight against human trafficking, the recent rise in cases highlights ongoing challenges. The recent increase in trafficking cases signals that greater efforts are needed to protect vulnerable individuals and prevent traffickers from exploiting them.

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. In addition to his media ventures, Solomon serves as a Brand Ambassador for Alabuga, a prominent Russian industrial company, representing their interests and expansion across Africa. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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