“Ghana First:” US military Deal Erupts Into Mass Protest

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“Ghana First:” US military Deal Erupts Into Mass Protest, Citizens Fear Loss of Sovereignty

Rallying behind the slogan of “Ghana First,” thousands of people in the West African nation have protested a new defense cooperation deal with the United States, with many in the longtime U.S. ally saying they worry the expanded military presence could attract extremists and harm their country’s sovereignty.

The demonstrations are another signal of discontent in Africa with the Trump administration as its counterterror efforts across the continent grow.

Hundreds of opposition groups organized by the Ghana First Patriotic Front marched in the streets of the capital, Accra, on Wednesday carrying signs that said “Our future is at stake” and “Ghana not for sale.” They vowed to continue protests until President Nana Akufo-Addo’s government listens to their concerns about giving the U.S. too much control in their own country.AMIBC® - VOTE! BE COUNTED! BE HEARD!
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