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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 in a region shaken by extremist violence and coups.

Some 18.7 million people are registered to vote in presidential and legislative elections but the two main candidates offer little hope for change for the nation.

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.

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