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Polls open in a general election in Ghana amid an economic crisis

ACCRA, Ghana (AP) — Polls opened in a general election in Ghana Saturday, poised to be a litmus test for democracy .

Some 18.7 million people are registered to vote in presidential and legislative elections but the two main candidates

Ghana used to be a poster child for democracy in the region, but in recent years, it has struggled with a profound economic crisis, including surging inflation and a lack of jobs.

The Associated Press

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